Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies are delightful treats that practically melt in your mouth. Topped with creamy and sweet cream cheese frosting, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, holiday, or just want a sweet snack, these cookies are sure to please everyone.
Why Make This Recipe
This recipe is ideal for those who love soft, fluffy cookies instead of the crunchy ones. The addition of sour cream gives these cookies a unique flavor and keeps them moist. Plus, homemade cream cheese frosting adds a rich and tangy sweetness that enhances the overall taste. Making these cookies can be a fun activity with family, and they make great gifts!
How to Make Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
Making Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies is easy and straightforward. Just follow the steps below to enjoy these delicious treats in no time.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 cups flour
- ½ cup butter (softened) for frosting
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla for frosting
Directions:
- Sugar Cookie Dough
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until smooth.
- Add in the 2 eggs and ½ teaspoon of vanilla, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine the baking soda, salt, baking powder, and flour. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, alternating with the ½ cup of sour cream. Mix until well blended.
- Cut Out and Bake Cookies
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on a greased baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Cream Cheese Icing
- In a new bowl, beat together ½ cup of softened butter and 4 oz. of cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add in the 3 ½ cups of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla, mixing until creamy and well combined.
How to Serve Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
Once your cookies have cooled, frost them generously with the cream cheese icing. You can also add sprinkles or colorful decorations on top for a festive touch. Serve them on a plate and watch your friends and family enjoy these scrumptious cookies!
How to Store Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you want them to last longer, you can refrigerate them for up to two weeks. Just make sure to bring them to room temperature before serving for the best taste.
Tips to Make Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
- Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Chill the dough for about 30 minutes before rolling it out to help keep the shapes intact while baking.
- Feel free to adjust the thickness of the icing based on your preference—thicker for a bold taste or thinner for a light coating.
Variation
If you’d like to add a twist to these cookies, consider adding chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or changing the flavor of the frosting by adding cocoa powder for chocolate frosting.
FAQs
1. Can I use low-fat sour cream?
Yes, low-fat sour cream can be used, but it may slightly change the texture of the cookies. They may not be as rich and fluffy.
2. Can I freeze these cookies?
Absolutely! You can freeze the baked cookies for up to two months. For best results, freeze them without frosting and frost them once you’ve thawed them.
3. What other flavors can I add?
You can experiment with flavors like almond extract or lemon zest in the cookie dough for a different taste. Enjoy being creative with your cookie flavors!
Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup butter (softened) Make sure butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 pieces eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup sour cream Low-fat sour cream can be used, but may change texture.
- 3 cups flour
For the frosting
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla For frosting.
Instructions
Sugar Cookie Dough
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until smooth.
- Add in the 2 eggs and ½ teaspoon of vanilla, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine the baking soda, salt, baking powder, and flour. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, alternating with the ½ cup of sour cream. Mix until well blended.
Cut Out and Bake Cookies
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on a greased baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Cream Cheese Icing
- In a new bowl, beat together ½ cup of softened butter and 4 oz. of cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add in the 3 ½ cups of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla, mixing until creamy and well combined.
How to Serve
- Once cookies have cooled, frost them generously with cream cheese icing. Add sprinkles or colorful decorations for a festive touch.
