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Buttermilk Cookies with Honey Buttercream Frosting

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These cookies feature a soft and fluffy texture enriched by the tanginess of buttermilk, topped with creamy honey buttercream for a delightful treat.

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Optional: sprinkles and chopped pecans for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk until smooth.
  • Roll dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
  • Cool on wire racks before frosting.
  • Cream butter for frosting, then mix in honey.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar and salt, beat until smooth.
  • Spread frosting on cooled cookies and garnish if desired.

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Notes

Ensure butter is softened for easier mixing.
Let cookies cool completely before frosting.
Use fresh buttermilk for the best texture.

  • Author: Marry
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 100
  • Fat: 6
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 22
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 30