Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
Delightful soft cookies topped with creamy and sweet cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, refrigerate them for up to two weeks. Serve at room temperature for best taste. Dough can be chilled for 30 minutes before rolling to help maintain shapes.