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Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour (227 grams)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup shortening (65 grams)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk (120 ml)
- ½ cup salted butter (57 grams), softened and divided
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar (260 grams), divided
- 2 tablespoons milk, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (25 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream shortening and sugar together until creamy.
- Add egg and vanilla, beating well to combine.
- Alternate adding buttermilk and dry mixture to the creamed mixture.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Let cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prepare vanilla and chocolate frostings.
- Frost each cookie with half vanilla and half chocolate frosting.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter.
Measure flour accurately to avoid dense cookies.
Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15