Vera's Buttermilk Cookies

Directions

Cream the butter or margarine, sugar and sugar substitute (Agave, Splenda or equiv.) together until light and fluffy.

Add egg and vanilla extract and mix at medium speed for 30 seconds, scraping down the bowl before and after adding the egg and vanilla.

Stir flour, dry buttermilk, baking soda and salt mixture, along with water into the sugar and butter mixture; mix at medium speed to blend well.

Drop dough by 1½ tablespoonfuls onto coolie sheet that have been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray or lined with buttered aluminum foil.

Press cookies down to desired thickness. Bake at 350℉ (180℃) F, preheated oven until just beginning to brown on the edges, 10 to 12 minutes.

Remove them to a wire rack and cool to room temperature.