Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients Separately
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. If you’re using nutmeg or lemon zest, add it here for that little extra personality.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry, Alternating with Buttermilk
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry mix. Stir just until combined—don’t overmix, or the cookies may get tough.
🍪 Tip: The dough will be thick and slightly sticky, more like a soft drop biscuit dough than regular cookie dough.
Step 5: Drop and Shape
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized mounds onto the sheet, about 2 inches apart. If you like smoother tops, you can wet your fingers and gently flatten or shape them.
Step 6: Bake to Golden Perfection
Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the tops are just set. Don’t overbake—you want them soft!
Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
✨ Optional: Glaze or Frosting
While these cookies are delicious on their own, here’s a traditional Amish-style glaze that takes them over the top:
Vanilla Glaze:
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Whisk together and drizzle over cooled cookies. Let it set before stacking.
❤️ Why Everyone Loved Them
There’s something beautifully nostalgic about these cookies. They’re not fancy. They don’t scream for attention. But when you take a bite, the texture—soft, buttery, slightly tangy—makes you pause and smile. It’s like being wrapped in a warm kitchen towel on a snowy afternoon.
At our potluck, these fellas were the first to vanish. People were sneaking extras into napkins, asking for the recipe, and going back for thirds. My Amish buddy just smiled and said, “It’s nothing fancy—just real food.”
🍽️ Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for a humble, crowd-pleasing dessert that brings people together the old-fashioned way, these Amish buttermilk cookies are your answer. Whether it’s a potluck, Sunday supper, or just a cozy afternoon at home—these fellas will win hearts every time.
Try them once, and you might be the one showing up with them at the next gathering.
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