QUICK & EASY HOW TO MAKE BUTTERMILK COOKIES WITH FROSTING RECIPE

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt provides tanginess with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds moisture and a unique flavor.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chopped chocolate

Dark chocolate has health benefits and can be less expensive.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract until just combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in chocolate chips if using.

Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.

Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

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