Amish Buttermilk Cookies

Savor the Sweet Heritage of Amish Buttermilk Cookies

Embark on a delightful baking journey with these traditional Amish buttermilk cookies, where generations of time-tested recipes meet modern-day comfort. These pillowy-soft treats carry the authentic charm of Amish baking traditions, perfect for both casual snacking and special occasions.

Whether you're an experienced baker or just starting your culinary adventure, these cookies promise to deliver the perfect balance of sweetness and buttery goodness. Looking for more comforting treats? Try our impossibly easy coconut pie for another taste of homestyle baking.

Get ready to experience the magic of Amish baking right in your kitchen with this cherished recipe that's been delighting families for generations. These cookies pair wonderfully with afternoon tea or as a sweet ending to our creamy mushroom pasta recipe.

Amish Buttermilk Cookies: A Time-Honored Recipe

These Amish buttermilk cookies represent the pinnacle of comfort baking, combining simple ingredients to create something truly extraordinary. The secret lies in the buttermilk, which adds tenderness and a subtle tang that perfectly complements the sweet brown sugar glaze. For more traditional desserts, check out our old-fashioned peach cobbler.

Pro Tips for Perfect Amish Buttermilk Cookies:

1. Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure butter, eggs, and buttermilk are at room temperature for the smoothest mixing.
2. Don't Overmix: Mix just until ingredients are combined to maintain the cookies' tender texture.
3. Perfect Spacing: Leave adequate space between cookies as they will spread during baking.
4. Glaze Consistency: Adjust powdered sugar quantity for your preferred glaze thickness.
5. Storage Solutions: Keep in an airtight container with wax paper between layers.

Amish Buttermilk Cookies Recipe:

• Preparation time: 10 minutes
• Cooking time: 12 minutes
• Servings: 36
• Equipment: Electric mixer, baking sheets, parchment paper, mixing bowls

These delightful cookies make a perfect companion to our homemade cinnamon swirl bread for a complete homestyle treat. Looking for more dessert options? Try our moist lemon pound cake.

Ingredients:

For the Cookies:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs + 2 yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 4½ cups (540 grams) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt

For the Buttermilk Glaze:

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup buttermilk
• 1-2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Directions:

1. Prepare Your Workspace: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Create the Cookie Base: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugars with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Beat in the eggs and yolks one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and buttermilk until well combined.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring by hand until just incorporated. Stop mixing when no streaks of flour remain visible.
5. Shape and Bake: Drop 2 tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly browned.
6. Cool and Prepare: Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
7. Create the Glaze: Melt the butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Add salt and buttermilk, remove from heat, then whisk in powdered sugar gradually until smooth.
8. Finish and Serve: Spread or drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and let set before serving.

Storage Solutions:

Keep these delightful cookies fresh by storing them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Place wax paper between layers to prevent sticking. For longer storage, freeze unglazed cookies for up to 3 months. Thaw completely before glazing and serving.

Ready to Relish!

These Amish buttermilk cookies offer the perfect combination of soft, cake-like texture and sweet, buttery flavor. Each bite brings you closer to the heart of traditional Amish baking, making these cookies an instant family favorite that will be requested time and time again.

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