Grandma’s Sour Cream Sugar Cookies Recipe
Grandma’s Sour Cream Sugar Cookies are a nostalgic dessert favorite. These soft, fluffy cookies are made with sour cream for a moist and tender texture. Perfect for holiday baking or a sweet anytime treat, these sugar cookies are sure to delight!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add sour cream, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Roll dough into balls, place on prepared baking sheets, and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks before serving or decorating.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, decorate with frosting or sprinkles after cooling.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help enhance the flavor and shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg