Delicious Sour Cream Sugar Cookies

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Delicious Sour Cream Sugar Cookies.

1. Step 1

   Start by creaming together the white sugar and softened butter in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer. Beat them until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes. Next, add the eggs one at a time, ensuring to beat well after each addition to incorporate them fully. Now, gently mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until everything is well combined and smooth.

2. Step 2

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Once your dough is ready, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours, or even overnight if you have the time. This step is crucial as it helps the flavors meld and the cookies to hold their shape while baking.

3. Step 3

   When you're ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease two baking sheets. On a floured surface, roll out the chilled cookie dough to about 1/4-inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut out 3-inch round cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.

4. Step 4

   Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they spring back when lightly touched in the center. Once baked, transfer them to wire racks to cool completely. While the cookies are cooling, prepare the frosting by beating together 1/3 cup of softened butter, confectioners' sugar, milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy. Spread this delicious frosting over the cooled cookies and enjoy!