Grandma’s Sour Cream Sugar Cookies Recipe
Discover the timeless delight of Grandma's Sour Cream Sugar Cookies, a classic recipe combining simple ingredients for irresistibly soft and fluffy cookies. Perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or everyday indulgence. Keywords: sour cream sugar cookies, soft cookies recipe, Grandma's sugar cookies.
- 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 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, top the cookies with a sprinkle of sugar before baking.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Optional: Frost with icing for festive occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg