MOM-MOM BESSIE'S SOUR CREAM COOKIES

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These easy Christmas cookies are so soft and fluffy they will amaze you. Usually, cookies deflate a little after they cool... but not these little cookies. They fluff up and hold their shape. The cookie is lightly sweet so topping them with sugar sprinkles, cinnamon sugar or light icing is perfect. You need to try these unique...

Provided by Susan Bickta

Categories     Cookies

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 c butter, softened
1 1/2 c sugar
2 large eggs
1 c sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/3 c cinnamon sugar (to sprinkle on top)
1/3 c green and/or red sugar for christmas (instead of cinnamon sugar)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment cooking paper. Set aside.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine the butter and sugar. Mix well.
  • 3. Add the eggs and beat by hand until well combined.
  • 4. Add the sour cream and vanilla and mix well. (Mixture will be very runny.)
  • 5. Add the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  • 6. Mix well by hand.
  • 7. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheet, about 1 1/2 inches apart.
  • 8. Sprinkle GENEROUSLY with cinnamon sugar or colored sugar for holiday preparation.
  • 9. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cookies are browned around the edges.
  • 10. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.
  • 11. HINT: These cookies rise a lot!! Make sure to sprinkle generously with sugar and leave enough space between on cookie sheet. Amount of sugar called for in the recipe for decoration is approximate.

Venesh Rameswar
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Sour cream cookies? That's an interesting idea. I've never heard of them before.


Shankar Gorkhali
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I'm not sure how I feel about sour cream in cookies. I'll have to give this recipe a try and see for myself.


Ifeanyi Omula
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I've never made sour cream cookies before, but I'm definitely going to try this recipe. They look delicious!


Mukta maria Gomes
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These cookies are a great make-ahead dessert. I often make them a day or two ahead of time and they're still just as good.


Ivan Vasquez
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and everyone will love them!


Tunji Silva
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I'm not a huge fan of sour cream, but I really enjoyed these cookies. They're not too sour and the flavor is well-balanced.


Neo Malik
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover sour cream. I always have a container of sour cream in my fridge, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use it in.


Niang Anta
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I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're the perfect balance of soft and chewy. And the sour cream flavor is just the right amount of tangy.


Adeeb Abbasi
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for everything from bake sales to holiday parties. They're always a hit!


Yassin ElMarakby
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I was a bit skeptical about these cookies at first, but I'm so glad I gave them a try. They're so good! The sour cream gives them a unique flavor that I really enjoy.


Shakeel Khan123
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These cookies are a classic for a reason. They're simple to make and always delicious. I love the way the sour cream makes them so moist and tender.


Amaechi Marypeace (Chinenye)
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I've tried a lot of sour cream cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of tanginess. I highly recommend trying this recipe!


Zubair Ahmed
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These cookies are so easy to make! I love that I can just mix everything together in one bowl. And they're always a hit with my kids.


Charles Dunlap
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I'm not a big fan of sour cream, but these cookies were surprisingly good. They're soft and chewy, with a nice balance of sweetness and tartness.


Md Raju
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These cookies are amazing! I made them for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Marlene Lameta
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and always come out perfect. I love the chewy texture and the hint of sour cream flavor.


Erkihun Sitotaw
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These Mom-Mom Bessie's Sour Cream Cookies are a delightful treat! They're soft, chewy, and have a hint of tanginess from the sour cream. I love that they're easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.