Whenever Jeff makes his homemade buttermilk pancakes with buttermilk syrup, there is always buttermilk leftover. These super soft cookies are just the thing to use it up. Don’t be afraid to make a double batch because they disappear quick!
PILLOW COOKIES (Buttermilk Cookies)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg1 tsp. vanilla extract2-1/2 cups flour1/2 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. salt1/2 cup buttermilkFROSTING:
3 Tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
3-1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, optionalCream 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 375ยบ for 10-12 minutes (I usually only bake mine for about 9 or so) or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks or aluminum foil to cool. For frosting, combine butter, sugar, milk and vanilla in a bowl. Beat until smooth. Frost cookies; sprinkle with walnuts if desired (I like to use sprinkles or colored sugar on top). Makes about 3 dozen. (Note: I can frost all the cookies with 1/2 batch of the frosting.) From Quick Cooking Magazine.
jackie goddard says:
sound soooo yummy! I will make them right now if I could trust myself not to eat them all before the kids get home.
Mindy says:
YEAH!!! I am so happy you put this recipe on here! I loved those cookies. I am going to have to make some now! :) Hope all is well. miss you guys.
Lindsay Young says:
Those cookies look delicious! I will have to try them out!
Stacy (your cousin) says:
Ooooh thanks! I love good recipes! Yummy!
Kathryn says:
These cookies are so delicious! I have already passed these out to neighbors (and the recipe) since you gave it to me! I had a week of buttermilk recipes after I bought a jug of buttermilk just to make these cookies! Amazing how many things taste better with buttermilk!