Description
These soft, pillowy Sour Cream Sugar Cookies are a must-bake for your dessert table! With a tender crumb and slight tang from the sour cream, they’re the perfect balance of nostalgic flavor and melt-in-your-mouth softness. Frosted with creamy vanilla icing and topped with festive sprinkles, they’re a fun and versatile treat that’s ideal for Christmas, bake sales, or just a cozy night in. Whether you’re looking for quick dessert ideas, classic cookie recipes, or easy baking inspiration, this is the ultimate go-to for any cookie lover. Try them for your next gathering or when you need a simple sweet fix!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Stir in sour cream and beat until the mixture looks light and fluffy.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
6. Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and slightly flatten each ball.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are just golden.
8. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting and decorating.
Notes
Chill the dough for 20 minutes if you want a thicker cookie.
Be sure not to overbake—pull them out when edges just start turning golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 85
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30