Ingredients
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1/2 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
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1 cup sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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3 tablespoons butter, softened (no substitutes)
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3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
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1/4 cup milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 large egg
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and mix well.
- Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto greased baking sheets.
- Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
- For frosting, combine butter, sugar, milk and vanilla in a mixing bowl; beat until smooth. Frost cookies; sprinkle with walnuts if desired.