Description
These soft and fluffy Sour Cream Sugar Cookies are the perfect holiday treat, featuring tangy sour cream for a tender texture, sweet vanilla frosting, and festive sprinkles. Ideal for Christmas cookie swaps or year-round indulgence, this easy sugar cookie recipe delivers bakery-style results every time.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
3 cups powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
1. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until dough forms.
5. Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are just set. Do not overbake.
7. Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
8. For the frosting, beat softened butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
9. Frost each cookie generously and top with sprinkles.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes for easier scooping if it feels too soft.
Use gel food coloring in the frosting for vibrant seasonal themes.
Let cookies cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg