BUTTERMILK COOKIES WITH CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

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Try mixing in some Nutella with the frosting to make a yummy hazelnut frosting.

Provided by Natalie Tamminga

Categories     Chocolate

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

BUTTERMILK COOKIES:
1/2 c butter, softened
1 c granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 c flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c buttermilk
CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
1/2 c butter, room temperature
1/4 c shortening
1/3 c unsweetened cocoa powder
2 c confectioners' sugar
2 Tbsp milk

Steps:

  • 1. For the cookies: in a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
  • 2. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and mix well.
  • 3. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • 4. Combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost the cooled cookies. Top with chopped nuts if desired.

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