These Buttermilk Clouds will make you think you're in heaven!
Buttermilk clouds
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• FROSTING:
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, optional
Directions
• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
• Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. 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 the frosting, combine the butter, confectioners’ sugar, milk and vanilla in a bowl; beat until smooth. Frost the cookies; sprinkle with chopped walnuts if desired. Yield: 3 dozen.
