Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Classic Sour Cream Sugar Cookies, the perfect blend of nostalgia and sweetness. These cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with a unique tang from the sour cream that keeps them moist and tender. Ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering or a cozy family afternoon, these cookies can be easily decorated to suit your style. With straightforward instructions and customizable options like spices or flavor extracts, baking these treats is a breeze! Prepare to impress your loved ones with these irresistible homemade delights.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups white sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets with space in between.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; centers should remain soft.
- Cool on wire racks before frosting as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg