Great Grandma's Sour Cream Drop Cookies

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Great Grandma's Sour Cream Drop Cookies

Great Grandma's Sour Cream Drop Cookies
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    25 mins
  • SERVING
    24 People
  • VIEWS
    15

Delight in these exquisitely tender Sour Cream Drop Cookies, reminiscent of a bygone era. Infused with the bright zest of lemon, these little cakes offer a perfect balance of sweetness and tang, creating a delightful treat that's ideal on its own or as a base for delectable whoopie pies.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    25 g
  • Cholesterol
    25 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    116 mg
  • Sugar
    11 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a stand mixer, cream together the sugar, shortening, and softened butter on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. (1 minute)

03

Step

Reduce the mixer speed to low and blend in the sour cream and lemon zest until just combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until each is incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. (3 minutes)

04

Step

Incorporate flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder until just combined, ensuring not to overmix the batter. (2 minutes)

05

Step

Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. (5 minutes)

06

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are puffy and spring back when lightly touched, and the edges are lightly golden. (10 minutes)

07

Step

Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

For optimal tenderness, enjoy the cookies the same day they are baked.
These cookies freeze beautifully! Thaw them at room temperature for about an hour before serving.
Feel free to experiment with other citrus zests or a touch of vanilla extract for different flavor variations.

Irwin Reinger

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.8/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)

  • Haskell Padberg

    Jun 19, 2025

    My family loved these! They were so easy to make, and the texture was perfect.

  • Joanne Kohler

    Jun 15, 2025

    These cookies are amazing! The lemon zest adds such a bright flavor.

  • Liliane Gleason

    May 25, 2025

    I froze half of the batch, and they were just as good after thawing. Great recipe!

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