buttermilk cookies with chocolate buttercream frosting

Name: Buttermilk Cookies with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: ## BUTTERMILK COOKIES:; 1/2 cup(s) butter, softened; 1 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1 - egg; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cup(s) flour; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 cup(s) buttermilk; ## CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:; 1/2 cup(s) butter, room temperature; 1/4 cup(s) shortening; 1/3 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 cup(s) confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) milk

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Natalie Tamminga

Gallup, NM

Updated on Aug 17, 2010

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

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 10 Min

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yield makes 3 dozen

Ingredients

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

How To Make buttermilk cookies with chocolate buttercream frosting

Step 1

For the cookies: in a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.

Step 2

Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and mix well.
Step 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.
Step 4

Combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost the cooled cookies. Top with chopped nuts if desired.
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