Soft Sour Cream Sugar (Printer-Friendly)
Tender, fluffy sugar cookies made with sour cream for a melt-in-your-mouth texture and subtle tangy flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cookies
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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
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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, adjust to desired consistency
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Food coloring (optional)
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Sprinkles (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
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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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Using a hand or stand mixer, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
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Beat in the egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.
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Divide dough into two equal portions, shape each into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight for best results.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll chilled dough to approximately ¼-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut desired shapes and place them on prepared baking sheets.
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Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, until edges are just lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract and 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, adjusting to achieve a spreadable consistency.
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Divide frosting and add food coloring as desired for decoration.
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Spread or pipe frosting onto cooled cookies. Add sprinkles or desired decorations. Allow frosting to set prior to storing.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Chill dough for at least one hour to facilitate handling and preserve cookie shape during baking.
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Mix dry ingredients into wet just until combined to avoid tough cookies.
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Cool cookies completely before frosting to prevent melting or sliding of frosting.