Best 5 Sour Cream Sugar Cookies V Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Sour Cream Sugar Cookies, a classic treat with a tender, crumbly texture and sweet, tangy flavor. These cookies are elevated with the addition of sour cream, resulting in a moist and rich dough that bakes to perfection. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a batch of these delectable cookies that will surely be a hit among family and friends.

This recipe provides two variations to cater to different preferences: a classic Sour Cream Sugar Cookie recipe and a Sour Cream Sugar Cookie with Lemon Glaze recipe. The classic recipe yields soft and chewy cookies with a hint of vanilla, while the lemon glaze adds a refreshing citrusy twist that perfectly complements the sweetness of the cookies. Both variations are equally delicious and offer a delightful treat for any occasion.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is designed to guide you through the process effortlessly. With detailed instructions, helpful tips, and beautiful photos, you'll be able to recreate these irresistible Sour Cream Sugar Cookies in the comfort of your own home. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking journey!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S SOUR CREAM SUGAR COOKIES



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These Sour Cream Sugar Cookies are soft and fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness -- they're perfect with or without frosting and make a great freezer-friendly holiday cookie!

Provided by Ashley Fehr

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar ((400g))
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoons baking powder
4 cups all purpose flour, fluffed and levelled ((500g))
1/2 cup butter
2 1/2 cups powdered icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar on high until creamy.
  • Add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream and beat until smooth.
  • Add baking soda, baking powder and flour and beat on low until combined -- dough will be soft, almost like cake batter. THIS IS FINE.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets 2-3 inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are set.
  • FrostingWith an electric mixer, beat butter until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla and milk and beat until smooth, adding additional sugar or milk to reach desired consistency (you don't want it too thin!).
  • Color if desired and spread on cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 107 mg, Sugar 29 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOUR CREAM SUGAR COOKIES V



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This is a soft roll out Sugar Cookie and has a cake like flavor. This dough also works well in a cookie press

Provided by CRTT

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sour cream

Steps:

  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla and sour cream. Gradually mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. Cover or wrap dough and chill overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until edges are lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 64.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

SOUR CREAM SUGAR COOKIES



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These are my husband's favorite Christmas cookies. The recipe was passed down to me from his mother. The frosting is absolutely delicious!

Provided by Liz

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
⅓ cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk, or more as needed
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Beat white sugar and 1 cup butter together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until creamy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat sour cream and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract into butter mixture.
  • Stir flour, baking powder, and baking soda together in a bowl. Add flour mixture to sour cream mixture and stir well. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
  • Roll cookie dough out on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thick. Cut into 3-inch round cookies and place onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies spring back when lightly touched in the center, 10 to 12 minutes; transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Beat 1/3 cup butter, confectioners' sugar, milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl until smooth. Spread frosting over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1104.6 calories, Carbohydrate 148.3 g, Cholesterol 218.7 mg, Fat 52.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 31.9 g, Sodium 819.2 mg, Sugar 90.2 g

SOUR CREAM SUGAR COOKIES



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Adapted from the Good Housekeeping Christmas Cookie Swap Cookbook. Sour cream gives these sugar cookies a melt-in-you-mouth texture and make it impossible to go back to regular sugar cookies!

Provided by Mrs.Muffins

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
8 ounces vanilla frosting (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt until blended.
  • In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until combined. Beat in egg and vanilla until blended. Beat in sour cream, then beat in flour mixture just until combined.
  • Drop heaping tablespoons of dough, 2 inches apart, on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. With wide spatula, transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Optional: When cookies are completely cooled, spread a dollop of vanilla frosting on top of each one.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.7, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 16.3, Sodium 73, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 6.8, Protein 1.1

SOUR CREAM SUGAR COOKIES



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Make and share this Sour Cream Sugar Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by shysavsianna

Categories     Dessert

Time 32m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/4 cups flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup soft butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, soda, and salt.
  • Combine in a large bowl the butter, sugar, egg, and flavoring. Beat for 2 minutes. Add aour cream and then the flour mizture gradually.
  • Set oven 400 degrees to preheat.
  • Roll on lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Sprinkle with sugar and roll in lightly.
  • Cut with floured cutters and place on cookie sheet. Bake for about 12 minutes until golden brown.
  • Another way to make is too not sprinkle with sugar and put different colored frostings on top.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use high-quality sour cream. Look for sour cream that is thick and creamy, with a slight tang.
  • If you don't have sour cream, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Chill the sour cream and butter before using. This will help the cookies hold their shape better.
  • Use a cookie scoop to measure out the dough. This will help the cookies be uniform in size and shape.
  • If you don't have a cookie scoop, you can use a spoon. Just be sure to level off the spoon before adding the dough to the baking sheet.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set around the edges. The centers should still be slightly soft.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These sour cream sugar cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a holiday party. With their simple ingredients and classic flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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