Buttermilk Cookies Recipe

Name: Buttermilk Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2/3 cup well-shaken buttermilk; 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar; 3 tablespoons well-shaken buttermilk; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2/3 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
3 tablespoons well-shaken buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F with rack in middle. Butter 2 large baking sheets.
2
Whisk together flour, zest, baking soda, and salt.
3
Beat together butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in vanilla. Mix in flour mixture and buttermilk alternately in batches at low speed, beginning and ending with flour mixture, until smooth.
4
Drop level tablespoons of dough about 1 1/2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Bake, 1 sheet at a time, until cookies are puffed and edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes per batch. Cool cookies on sheets 1 minute, then transfer cookies to racks.
5
Whisk together all glaze ingredients and brush onto tops of warm cookies.
6
Let stand until cookies are completely cooled and glaze is set.

1636

kcal

Calories

Fat

220

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Buttermilk Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Buttermilk Cookies

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