Soft Fluffy Sour Cream Cookies (Printer-Friendly)
Ultra-soft, tender cookies with sour cream for a subtle tang, perfect for frosting and long-lasting softness.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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½ cup sour cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Frosting
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Food coloring (optional)
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Sprinkles (optional)
# Steps to Make This:
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Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
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Use a hand or stand mixer to beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
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Add the egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until smooth and fully combined.
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Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated to maintain cookie tenderness.
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Divide dough in half, shape each into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to ¼-inch thickness and cut shapes using cookie cutters.
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Arrange cutouts on prepared baking sheets and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges turn lightly golden. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract and 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, adjusting to desired spreadable consistency.
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Optionally divide frosting to tint with food coloring. Spread or pipe frosting onto cooled cookies and garnish with sprinkles if desired. Allow frosting to set before storing.
# Additional Notes:
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Refrigerating the dough prevents spreading and allows for precise shapes. Avoid overmixing to preserve a tender crumb. Cool cookies fully before frosting to maintain integrity.