Buttermilk Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Buttermilk Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE COOKIES:; 1/2 cups Butter, Softened; 1 cup Sugar; 1 whole Egg, Beaten; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 3-1/4 cups All-purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 cups Buttermilk; _____; FOR THE ICING:; 1 cup Powdered Sugar; 3 Tablespoons Milk; 4 drops Food Coloring

Servings: persons

FOR THE COOKIES:
1/2 cups Butter, Softened
1 cup Sugar
1 whole Egg, Beaten
1 teaspoon Vanilla
3-1/4 cups All-purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 cups Buttermilk
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FOR THE ICING:
1 cup Powdered Sugar
3 Tablespoons Milk
4 drops Food Coloring

1
Cream the butter with the sugar. Add the egg and mix thoroughly, then stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl. With the mixer running, gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut with hearts or other shapes. Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes for small cookies or 10-12 minutes for large cookies, or until light brown around edges. Cool on wire racks.
3
Mix together powdered sugar and milk for a simple icing or use store bought frosting to decorate as desired. Tint with about 4 drops of food coloring, or more if you want darker colors, and add tinted sugars, sprinkles or other decorations.

1036

kcal

Calories

Fat

139

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE COOKIES:, 1/2 cups Butter, Softened, 1 cup Sugar, 1 whole Egg, Beaten, and more.

Yes, Buttermilk Sugar 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 Sugar Cookies

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