Best 8 Soft Buttermilk Sugar Cookies Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of crafting the perfect Soft Buttermilk Sugar Cookies. These delectable treats are renowned for their tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture and irresistibly sweet flavor, making them a beloved classic among cookie enthusiasts. With their rustic charm and comforting aroma, these cookies evoke nostalgic memories of family gatherings and cozy afternoons spent baking in the kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the culinary arts, this guide will provide you with the essential knowledge and techniques to create these delightful cookies that are sure to impress your family and friends.

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SOFT BUTTERMILK SUGAR COOKIES



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Thick, soft, buttermilk sugar cookies are the best cutout cookies. Similar to lofthouse cookies, these are perfect with a dollop of buttercream frosting.

Provided by Julie Clark

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup buttermilk (divided)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup salted butter (softened)
2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Frosting and sprinkles (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 cup buttermilk and baking soda in a small bowl. Set aside until step 5.
  • In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs, salt, vanilla and 1/2 cup buttermilk. Mix well.
  • Add 3 cups of flour and the baking powder. Blend until combined.
  • Add the buttermilk/baking soda mixture and the last 3 cups of flour. Mix until the flour is completely incorporated.
  • Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap and gently press it into a disc. Be sure it is wrapped tightly and refrigerate the dough overnight.
  • When you're ready to roll out the dough, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Sprinkle a pastry mat with flour. Divide the dough in half and roll out one-half of the dough, sprinkling flour on top of the dough as needed.
  • Cut out the dough in the shapes you'd like. Place the cookies on a nonstick baking mat.
  • Bake the cookies at 350 degrees for 9-10 minutes, removing them before they are browned.
  • Repeat with remaining dough, rerolling as needed.
  • Allow the cookies to cool, the frost them with buttercream frosting and sprinkles, if desired.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 93 mg, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOFT BUTTERMILK SUGAR COOKIES



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Gatherings are very important to my family, so we have lots of recipes that are favorites. My grandma introduced these cookies into the family a long time ago. The memory of her and these cookies go together!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition (batter will be moist)., Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. , Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SOFT BUTTERMILK SUGAR COOKIES



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I've searched and searched. I wanted a chewy sugar cookie. Finally found this online by a woman name gale and wow. Hubby and kids just love it, although this isn't for shaping. Just simple round chewy cookies. Yum.

Provided by LuvMyBabies

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 28m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 -4 tablespoons buttermilk
candy sprinkles or colored crystal sugar, for decorating

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in dry ingredients. Add enough of the buttermilk to moisten the dough and make it soft, not wet.
  • Roll rounded teaspoons of dough into balls and place on a ungreased cookie sheet. With a brush or fingers, moisten the top of each cookie with the remaining buttermilk and slightly flatten the top of each cookie. Sprinkle with raw sugar or colored sprinkles. You can also roll the cookies in the sugar sprinkles before baking.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until pale golden. Make sure you don't overcook or it won't be chewy! Let stand for 2 minutes before removing to cool on a rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.3, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 14.1, Sodium 33.2, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 6.3, Protein 0.9

GRANDMA AMICO'S BUTTERMILK SUGAR COOKIE CUTOUTS



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Grandma Amico made the best buttermilk sugar cookies. These cookies are soft and fluffy and a family tradition for us. Not just for the holidays, but whenever we get the urge for cookies, we make these. I will also leave dough in the fridge for up to a week and make cookies whenever I like. Dough freezes well for later cookie baking.

Provided by Lindsey Vedder

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Time 2h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup white sugar
½ cup shortening
½ cup buttermilk
1 egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar, or more as needed
1 tablespoon milk, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Mix sugar, shortening, buttermilk, and egg together in the bowl of an electric stand mixer (such as KitchenAid®) until creamy.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl. Beat into sugar mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Leave dough to set in a refrigerator for at least 2 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Roll dough out on a lightly floured work surface using a lightly floured rolling pin to desired thickness. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms begin to lightly brown, 8 to 12 minutes. Let cookies cool completely on wax paper or a wire rack, 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Combine confectioners' sugar and milk in a bowl. Mix into a paste, adding more sugar or milk as needed. Spread frosting thinly onto cooled cookies and cover with sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 170.8 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

THE SOFTEST SUGAR COOKIES EVER RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, egg, sour cream, vanilla extract, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, milk, food coloring, sprinkles

Provided by Julie Klink

Categories     Desserts

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 egg
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
food coloring, for decorating
sprinkles, for decorating

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt to combine.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together with an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated. Add the sour cream and vanilla and mix until creamy. Add the flour mixture, a third at a time, until fully combined.
  • Lightly flour a work surface and turn out the dough. Press the dough together into a disc and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat the oven to 300˚F (150˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Remove the plastic wrap from the dough and lightly flour a work surface. Roll out the dough to about ½-inch thick. Cut out circles using a glass or cookie cutter.
  • Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch in between cookies. Bake for 8 minutes, until the cookie bottoms are golden brown and the tops are pale. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack.
  • Make the frosting: in a large bowl, beat the butter with an electric hand mixer until fluffy. Sift in the powdered sugar and mix until incorporated. Add the milk and continue to beat until the frosting is smooth and velvety. Add food coloring, if desired.
  • Frost the cooled cookies and decorate as you wish.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 16 grams

SOFT BUTTERMILK COOKIES



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This recipe originally came from Taste of Home magazine. I've tweaked it just a bit and love the result! Delicious, rich and flavorful cookies... gobbled up everytime!

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 32m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons butter, softened (no substitutes)
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 14.9, Sodium 87.6, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 17.2, Protein 1.3

BUTTERMILK COOKIES



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These are a soft, delicious, sugar cookie but with a hint of buttermilk. A friend of mine gave this recipe to me years ago and my family loves them so much that I have a hard time keeping them in the cookie jar! You can sprinkle the tops of these with a little granulated sugar just before baking or ice after completely cooled.

Provided by Dana Wrightsman

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Time 26m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
4 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, and sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 24.1 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 203.9 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

MOM'S BUTTERMILK COOKIES



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I treasure my mother's recipe for these comforting cookie pillows. The tender treats are topped with thick frosting and a sprinkling of chopped walnuts. -Jane Darling, Simi Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use room-temperature butter and buttermilk for the best texture and flavor.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for a more tender cookie.
  • Don't overmix the dough, as this can make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking for a more defined shape.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These soft buttermilk sugar cookies are a classic for a reason. They're easy to make, delicious, and perfect for any occasion. With their soft and fluffy texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and simple ingredients, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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