Best 4 Sour Cream Ginger Cookies Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with a delightful journey into the world of Sour Cream Ginger Cookies, where tangy and sweet flavors dance harmoniously. These delectable treats are not just any ordinary cookies; they are culinary masterpieces that combine the richness of sour cream with the warmth of ginger, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your senses. With multiple recipe variations to choose from, you can embark on a baking adventure that caters to your preferences and dietary needs.

Dive into the classic Sour Cream Ginger Cookies recipe, where butter and sugar are creamed together until light and fluffy, embracing the tang of sour cream and the aromatic embrace of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. For a chewy delight, explore the Chewy Sour Cream Ginger Cookies recipe, where brown sugar lends its moist texture and molasses adds a hint of depth to the flavor profile.

Craving something gluten-free? The Gluten-Free Sour Cream Ginger Cookies recipe has got you covered. This version uses a blend of almond and tapioca flours to create a tender and flavorful cookie that maintains the classic sour cream and ginger combination.

And if you're looking for a vegan alternative, the Vegan Sour Cream Ginger Cookies recipe awaits you. With the tangy touch of coconut yogurt and the subtle sweetness of maple syrup, these cookies deliver a delightful taste experience while adhering to a plant-based diet.

No matter your dietary preferences, the Sour Cream Ginger Cookies recipes in this article offer a delightful treat for every palate. From the classic version to gluten-free and vegan variations, embark on a baking journey that celebrates the harmonious blend of tangy sour cream and aromatic ginger.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OLD FASHIONED SOUR CREAM COOKIES



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These old-fashioned Sour Cream Cookies are a light and soft sugar cookie and are always a crowd pleaser! It's the perfect cookie recipe on its own, but even better with an optional buttercream frosting!

Provided by Deanne Frieders - This Farm Girl Cooks

Categories     Desserts

Time 4h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
16 ounces powdered sugar
1-2 Tablespoons whole milk as needed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ¾ cup sugar
1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 ½ cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and creamy. You can use a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a large bowl and electric hand mixer.
  • Add the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla. Beat well, stopping to scrape the bottom and sides of your bowl, to incorporate ingredients until smooth.
  • Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and beat on low until dry ingredients are combined.
  • The dough will be very soft and this is what we're looking for. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Portion cookies using a tablespoon or cookie scoop. Portion cookies and roll into a ball between hands. Add cookie balls to a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 11-12 minutes until the center is set and the edges are just starting to turn a light golden brown.
  • Cream the butter in a large bowl using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a hand mixer.
  • Add the powdered sugar and mix on low-speed until all of the sugar is combined.
  • Add in milk, 1 Tbsp at a time and vanilla extract to reach desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 31 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 9 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 65 grams sodium, Sugar 17 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat

GREAT GRANDMA'S SOUR CREAM DROP COOKIES



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This recipe was on a card tucked into my mom's recipe box; it's pretty similar to a number of variations that seem to be from the 1930s. A note said "flavor with whatever you like" and of all the flavors I played around with, I thought lemon zest balanced the sweet dough the best. These bake up into tender little cakes that make a great base for whoopie pies. Once baked, they freeze well (thaw for an hour or so on the counter to eat), but start losing their tenderness after more than one day at room temperature.

Provided by Jill Lightner

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ⅓ cups white sugar
¼ cup shortening
¼ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup full-fat sour cream
1 large lemon, zested
2 large eggs
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cream sugar, shortening, and butter together in the bowl of a stand mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
  • Mix in sour cream and lemon zest on low speed until no streaks of sour cream remain. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on medium-low just until there are no streaks of yolk, and scraping down the sides of the bowl between additions. Add flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder all at once and mix just to combine.
  • Drop by heaping tablespoons on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are puffy and spring back when lightly touched with a finger, about 10 minutes. They should be light golden, with occasional spots of pale golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 24.8 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 115.6 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

GINGER CREAM COOKIES



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Soft ginger cookie. Tastes better after a few days in storage. My mom's recipe.

Provided by Jeannie Green

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

⅓ cup shortening
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
½ cup molasses
½ cup water
2 cups self-rising flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cream the shortening, sugar, egg, molasses and water. Mix in the flour, salt, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for about 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 186.3 mg, Sugar 8 g

CREAMY CHERRY CHEESECAKE



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The inspiration for me to find this recipe was my husband. He loves cheesecake but was tired of the dry types. Up here, all the wilderness we could ask for is right outside our back door-everything from wolves to caribou!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

CRUST:
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
SOUR CREAM TOPPING:
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CHERRY TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Few drops red food coloring

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine crust ingredients. Press onto the bottom and a third of the way up the sides of a 9-in. springform pan; set aside. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs, sugar and vanilla; beat just until smooth. Pour into prepared crust. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Remove from oven; cool 15 minutes. Increase temperature to 450°., Meanwhile, combine sour cream topping ingredients. Spread over filling. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool at room temperature; cover and chill 12 hours. , For cherry topping, drain cherries, reserving juice. Set cherries aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cherry juice until smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice, food coloring and reserved cherries. Cool for 5 minutes. Spread over cheesecake; chill several hours. Just before serving, remove sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect chewy texture, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This will incorporate air into the mixture, creating a soft and tender cookie.
  • For an extra burst of ginger flavor, use freshly grated ginger in the dough. You can also add a teaspoon of ground ginger for a more subtle flavor.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will result in tough cookies. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown. This recipe makes about 3 dozen cookies.

Conclusion:

These Sour Cream Ginger Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture, spicy ginger flavor, and sweet and tangy glaze, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a tasty and festive cookie recipe, give these Sour Cream Ginger Cookies a try!

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