Sour Cream Cookies

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

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 400°F (200°C) and get two rimmed baking sheets ready by lining them with parchment paper.

2. Step 2

   In a stand mixer, combine the white sugar, shortening, and unsalted butter.

3. Step 3

   Mix on medium-high speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which should take about a minute.

4. Step 4

   Next, lower the mixer speed and gently fold in the full-fat sour cream and fresh lemon zest, mixing until there are no visible streaks of sour cream left.

5. Step 5

   Now, it’s time to add the eggs—do this one at a time, mixing on medium-low speed just until each yolk is fully blended in.

6. Step 6

   Don’t forget to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well combined.

7. Step 7

   Once that’s done, add the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder all at once.

8. Step 8

   Mix just until everything is combined; you want to avoid overmixing.

9. Step 9

   Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop generous tablespoons of dough onto your prepared baking sheets, making sure to space them about 2 inches apart to give them room to spread.

10. Step 10

    Pop the sheets into your preheated oven and bake for around 10 minutes.

11. Step 11

    Keep an eye on them; they’re ready when the tops are puffy and spring back lightly when touched.

12. Step 12

    You’re looking for a lovely light golden color with a few spots of pale golden brown.

13. Step 13

    Enjoy the delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen as these cookies bake to perfection!.