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For the cookies
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line your baking tray with parchment paper
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In a large bowl sift the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
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In another bowl cream the butter and sugar together till it becomes light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla extract and egg and mix well.
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Next add the flour and buttermilk alternatively in three batches and keep scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula to ensure everything mixes well.
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Using a lightly greased spoon, drop a dollop of the batter onto the parchment paper and level out the top surface of each cookie with the back of the spoon
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Bake them for 13-15 minutes. Allow them to cool completely before icing.
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Add the powdered sugar and milk to a small bowl and mix well until smooth.
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Take half of the icing in a separate bowl and mix the cocoa powder in it till it's smooth.
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Spread the icing on the back of the cookie with a butter knife, by making a line in the center to separate out both the icing. Spread both the icing evenly on both sides and let it set completely before serving.