Sour Cream Cookies are soft, tender, and delightfully fluffy, offering a subtle tang from the sour cream that makes them irresistible. With their cake-like texture and light sweetness, these cookies are perfect for snacking, pairing with coffee, or enjoying as a simple dessert. The addition of sour cream keeps them moist while balancing out the sweetness, making them melt-in-your-mouth delicious. You can enjoy them plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with a light glaze for extra sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- Add the Sour Cream: Stir in the sour cream until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Scoop the Dough: Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft. The cookies will be pale in color.
- Cool and Glaze: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.
Enjoy your soft and pillowy Sour Cream Cookies with their delicate balance of sweetness and tang, perfect for any occasion!
