Description
These Sour Cream Sugar Cookies are soft, fluffy, and filled with nostalgic flavor. Easy to make, they are perfect for any occasion, bringing joy to every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk (adjust as needed)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy.
- Beat in egg, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Chill dough wrapped in plastic wrap for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out dough and cut into shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack, and prepare frosting.
- Frost cookies once cool, and decorate as desired.
Notes
Chill dough longer for better shapes during baking.
Use powdered sugar to adjust frosting consistency as needed.
Feel free to experiment with decorative toppings for festive occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg