Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Frosting
Soft, tender, and slightly tangy, these Sour Cream Sugar Cookies are the perfect holiday treat or everyday indulgence. Topped with creamy frosting, they’re melt-in-your-mouth delicious and so fun to decorate!
Servings: 25 cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoons milk adjust for desired consistency
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring optional
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
Make the Cookies:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).½ cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar
- Beat in the egg, sour cream and vanilla extract, until smooth and well combined.1 large egg, ½ cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Divide the dough into two portions, flatten each into a disc, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).
- Preheat your oven to 350°F, and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled dough out on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes and transfer to the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting:
- Beat the softened butter in a medium bowl until creamy.½ cup unsalted butter
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing until smooth.2 cups powdered sugar
- Stir in the vanilla extract and 1-2 tablespoons of milk. Add more milk as needed for a spreadable consistency.1 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- If desired, divide the frosting and tint with food coloring.Food coloring
Decorate the Cookies:
- Spread or pipe the frosting onto the cooled cookies.
- Add sprinkles or other decorations as desired. Let the frosting set before storing.Sprinkles
Nutrition
Calories: 196Calories | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 266IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
