Sour Cream Softies
Soft, pillowy, and irresistibly tender, Sour Cream Softies are the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth cookies perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe combines the richness of sour cream with a hint of vanilla to create a perfectly balanced sweetness, while the delicate dusting of powdered sugar adds an elegant touch. Ready in under 30 minutes, these cookies bake to perfection with golden edges and a soft, pale center that stays wonderfully moist. Whether you're making a quick dessert for guests or treating yourself to a cozy snack, these timeless cookies are sure to impress. Optimized for convenience and flavor, they store beautifully for up to three days, making them the ideal make-ahead treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three increments, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are just set and lightly golden. The centers should remain soft and pale.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes. Then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
If desired, dust the cooled cookies lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2848 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.2 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.4 g | 267% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 2355 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 477.0 g | 173% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 244.0 g | ||
| Protein | 43.7 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 309 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 413 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.
