Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup buttermilkFROSTING:3 tablespoons butter, softened3-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, optional
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
For frosting, combine butter, confectioners’ sugar, milk and vanilla; beat until smooth. Spread over cookies; if desired, sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
