The best sugar cookie recipe you will ever try!!!
For years I have used the same sugar cookie recipe until my mom introduced me to this one given to her by a family friend. Thanks, Paula!
At first, I didn’t know what to think about adding sour cream to a cookie recipe, but I can’t even begin to tell you how spectacular these are!
They have just the right amount of sweetness, and the sour cream helps to keep the cookies moist without adding the taste.
Sour Cream Sugar Cookies are perfect for any occasion!
I love baking with my son, and sugar cookies are perfect because you can have fun decorating them together. I usually make the dough ahead and freeze it, and when we have a few extra hours to enjoy in the kitchen, we bake and decorate for hours. We especially enjoy this around the holidays.
Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks, 8 ounces) butter, softened
- 3 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla (I use vanilla paste)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- pinch salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl with a mixer, beat butter and sugar on high until creamy.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream and beat until smooth.
- Then add in dry ingredients and mix well.
- Chill for an 1-2 hours
- Roll out and cut into fun shapes.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a cookie sheet or line with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes ( I always pull mine out earlier so they stay softer)
FROSTING
1 stick butter, softened
1 bag powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons of pure vanilla (I use vanilla paste)
1/3 cup milk
With an electric mixer, beat butter until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, and milk and beat until smooth, adding additional sugar or milk to reach desired consistency. Try not to eat all the icing before placing on the cookie! (Haha) The icing is that amazing!
I guarantee you will be fighting over who gets to eat the last yummy sugar cookie! Hope you enjoy!
These were truly amazing! Joseph and you did a great job. I was very lucky to be with you and to get to sample. So worth the time!!
Thanks, Mom! It was so wonderful having you here with us! Love you!