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    Buttermilk Cookies

    Published: Dec 6, 2024 by Radwa ·

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    I ADORE these super easy, old-fashioned buttermilk cookies! They are incredibly soft and delicious! I also added chocolate chips for extra flavor and sweetness.

    buttermilk cookies with chocolate chips.

    Buttermilk Cookies

    Why use buttermilk in cookies? Well, baking with buttermilk is a game-changer. It makes soft, moist and fluffy cookies and adds a delicious, slightly tangy flavor, which I really LOVE.

    In this recipe, I used store-bought buttermilk, but making homemade buttermilk is super easy! Simply add ½ tablespoon of vinegar to ½ cup of milk and let it sit for a few minutes. Ta-da!

    Let's make a batch of these classic homemade cookies together. You'll love how easy and delicious they are!

    You'll Need

    buttermilk cookies ingredients.

    This is an overview of all the ingredients I used to make the Perfect buttermilk cookie dough, which doesn't require chilling. The quantities are in the recipe card.

    • Butter: I used unsalted batter at room temperature.
    • Granulated sugar
    • Egg: I used one egg at room temperature
    • Buttermilk: I like to use fresh, full-fat buttermilk.
    • Vanilla extract
    • All-purpose flour: I highly recommend sifting the flour for better results.
    • Salt
    • Baking soda
    • Chocolate chips: I prefer milk chocolate chips.

    How To Make Them

    One: Preheat oven to 350 F / 180 C and line 2 large cookie sheets with parchment paper.

    Butter and sugar in a mixing bowl.

    Two: Cream the butter and sugar in the stand mixer or with the electric mixer until light and fluffy.

    Add the egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract to the mixture.

    Three: Add the egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract and mix until combined.

    Sift the flour over the mixture.

    Four: Sift the flour over the mixture, add the salt and baking soda, and mix until combined (The cookie dough should be sticky).

    Fold in the chocolate chips.

    Five: Fold in the chocolate chips.

    Scoop the cookie batter using a cookie scoop into the baking sheets, leaving space between them.

    Six: Scoop the cookie batter using a cookie scoop into the baking sheets, leaving space between them.

    Seven: Bake for 10-12 minutes, then let them cool completely before serving.

    Tip: The cookies come out of the oven so soft, so don't touch them for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

    buttermilk cookies on top of each others.

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    buttermilk cookies with chocolate chips.
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    Buttermilk Cookies

    These super easy, old-fashioned buttermilk cookies with chocolate chips are incredibly soft and delicious! Perfect for breakfast or snacks.
    Course Baking, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes minutes
    Servings 17 Cookies
    Calories 202kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Baking sheet
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring cups
    • Electric mixer
    • Mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup unsalted butter , room temperature
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg , room temperature
    • ½ cup buttermilk , room temperature
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 cup milk chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 F / 180 C and line 2 large cookie sheets with parchment paper.
    • Cream the butter and sugar in the stand mixer or with the electric mixer until light and fluffy.
    • Add the egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
    • Sift the flour over the mixture, add the salt and baking soda, and mix until combined.
    • Fold in the chocolate chips.
    • Scoop the cookie batter using a cookie scoop into the baking sheets, leaving space between them.
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes, then let them cool completely before serving.

    Notes

    The cookies come out of the oven so soft, so don't touch them for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 3cookie | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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