Preparation

Cookies

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat mat.

• In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.

• In a separate larger bowl, cream the butter and sugar using an electric mixer.

• Add the egg, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg.

• Alternate gradually adding the flour mixture and the buttermilk into the batter until well combined.

• Load the batter into a piping bag with a round tip and pipe out small circles on the sheet, about ½-inch apart (or use a tablespoon to drop the batter onto the sheet).

• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden on the edges.

• Let cool.

• Frost half the cookies with vanilla icing and the other half with chocolate frosting. Allow time to set and dry completely before storing or stacking.

Chocolate Icing

• Put the chocolate chips in a bowl and pour the hot water over them, stirring until combined.

• Add in the rest of the ingredients and stir.

• Add more powdered sugar if necessary to achieve a spreadable consistency. (Start with small quantities of sugar and work your way up according to consistency and flavor.)

Vanilla Icing

• Stir all ingredients together in a bowl.

• Add more powdered sugar if necessary to achieve a spreadable consistency. (Start with small quantities of sugar and work your way up according to consistency and flavor.)