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Buttermilk Cookies

Cultural Context

Buttermilk cookies have roots in Southern American cooking, where buttermilk was a common ingredient in many baked goods. These cookies are celebrated for their tender texture and rich flavor, often enjoyed with a cup of coffee or tea. Today, variations abound, with many adding chocolate chips or nuts, making them a beloved treat across the United States.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
easy
24 servings
Servings4
1 egg
3 tbsp sugar
A pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla sugar
1/4 cup (60 ml) kefir (or buttermilk)
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/3 cups (180-200 g) all-purpose flour

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.

1

Add 1 egg to a mixing bowl.

2

Stir in 3 tablespoons of sugar and a pinch of salt.

3

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla sugar and mix well.

4

Pour in 1/4 cup (60 ml) of kefir (or buttermilk) and mix until combined.

5

Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, then mix thoroughly.

6

Gradually add 1 1/3 cups (180-200 g) of all-purpose flour, mixing until a dough forms.

7

Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces.

8

Shape each piece into a cookie and place them on a baking sheet.

9

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 13-15 minutes.

10

Remove from the oven and let cool.

11

We made 12 cookies.

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Buttermilk Drop CookiesButtermilk Biscuits

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