Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
Soft, pillowy, and irresistibly tender, these Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies are the ultimate nostalgic treat that melts in your mouth with every bite! Made with a delicate blend of all-purpose flour, creamy sour cream, and a hint of vanilla, these cookies have a subtle tanginess that sets them apart from traditional sugar cookies. Perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness, they’re versatile enough to enjoy plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or adorned with your favorite frosting and sprinkles. Ready in under 30 minutes, these cookies are easy to make and ideal for family baking or festive celebrations. Whether for a holiday cookie platter or a cozy weekend indulgence, these irresistibly soft sugar cookies are sure to become a favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Sour cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until fully combined.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the sour cream. Mix until the sour cream is well incorporated. The mixture may look slightly curdled—this is normal.
Still on low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients from the medium bowl to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and just starting to turn golden. The centers should still look soft and slightly underbaked.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Once cooled, decorate the cookies with frosting, glaze, or sprinkles, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3510 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.3 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.9 g | 470% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 593 mg | 198% | |
| Sodium | 1955 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 493.8 g | 180% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 217.4 g | ||
| Protein | 52.5 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 407 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 500 mg | 11% | |
*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.
