Old Fashioned Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
Soft, tender, and irresistibly nostalgic, Old Fashioned Sour Cream Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat that will transport you back to grandma’s kitchen. Made with sour cream for a moist, melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are subtly sweet, perfectly balanced, and incredibly easy to bake. The dough comes together quickly with pantry staples like butter, sugar, and flour, while a sprinkle of sugar on top adds a hint of crunch. Whether enjoyed plain or dressed up with frosting, these timeless cookies are a perfect addition to your dessert table or holiday baking lineup. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re ideal for last-minute gatherings or satisfying your sweet tooth in no time. Simple, traditional, and absolutely delicious, this classic recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Optional: Granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Mix in the sour cream until smooth and creamy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
If the dough is too sticky to handle, refrigerate it for 15-30 minutes to firm up slightly.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Optional: Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with granulated sugar for added texture and sweetness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden but the centers are still soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve plain or with your favorite frosting for an added touch!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2720 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.7 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.8 g | 229% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 401 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 1868 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 465.5 g | 169% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 234.7 g | ||
| Protein | 41.8 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 233 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 422 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
