For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or lemon zest to the cookie dough. The dough can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For a softer cookie, do not overbake. Feel free to add sprinkles or other decorations to the frosting. If the frosting is too thick, add milk, a teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 25 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS15
Delicate, melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies with a tangy twist from sour cream, topped with a luscious vanilla frosting. Perfect for the holidays or any special occasion!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate148 g
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Cholesterol219 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein13 g
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Saturated Fat32 g
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Sodium819 mg
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Sugar90 g
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Fat52 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and 1 cup softened butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)
02
Step
3 mins
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the sour cream and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. (3 minutes)
03
Step
2 mins
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. (2 minutes)
04
Step
3 mins
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix. (3 minutes)
05
Step
2 hrs
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight. (2+ hours)
06
Step
5 mins
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets. (5 minutes)
07
Step
15 mins
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out cookies using a 3-inch round cookie cutter or desired shapes. Place cookies onto the prepared baking sheets. (15 minutes)
08
Step
12 mins
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies spring back when lightly touched. (10-12 minutes)
09
Step
5 mins
Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely. (5 minutes)
10
Step
5 mins
For the frosting: In a bowl, beat together the 1/3 cup softened butter, confectioners' sugar, milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency. (5 minutes)
11
Step
0 mins
Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the tops.
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Rhiannon Kozey
Jun 15, 2025The frosting is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I'll definitely be making these again!
Durward Hauck
Jun 2, 2025These cookies are absolutely divine! The sour cream makes them so tender and moist.
Salvatore Funk
May 24, 2025I made these for a cookie exchange, and they were the first to disappear!
Isaias Streich
May 23, 2025My kids loved helping me make these cookies. They were so easy to roll out and cut.
Antonia Weissnat
May 9, 2025I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfect!