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Easy Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies Recipe

Sour Cream Sugar Cookies

These soft, fluffy sour cream sugar cookies are easy to make and perfect for any gathering, providing a delightful, bakery-like treat at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 cup sour cream Can substitute with plain Greek yogurt.
  • 1 cup sugar Used to sweeten the dough.
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened Make sure it's not too soft to avoid spreading.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Measure by spooning into the cup.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Provides lift to the cookies.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor.
  • 1 large egg Binds the ingredients together.
Frosting Options
  • 1 cup butter, softened For buttercream frosting.
  • 2 cups powdered sugar Used for sweetening frosting.
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened For cream cheese frosting.
  • 2 tablespoons milk To thin the frosting as needed.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until combined and creamy.
  3. Add the egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined without overmixing.
  6. If the dough feels sticky, chill it in the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Scoop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until the tops look dry but not browned.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting (Optional)
  1. For buttercream, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
  2. For cream cheese frosting, mix the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar and milk to reach the desired consistency.
  3. Frost cooled cookies as desired.

Notes

Cookies can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container. They last 3 to 4 days at room temperature or up to 2 months in the freezer. Avoid overbaking for softer cookies.