Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Red and blue food coloring
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until light. Beat in egg and vanilla. Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until smooth.
- Divide batter into two bowls. Tint one red and one blue. Drop spoonfuls onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until set. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Spread frosting on flat side of half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.