Description
Grandma’s sour cream sugar cookies blend nostalgic flavors with simple ingredients for a delightful treat. Crisp edges and tender centers make these classic cookies a cherished family favorite you’ll want to bake again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.75 cups (652.5 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
- Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl, whisking flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a fluffy texture.
- Incorporate egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, stirring until the ingredients are completely smooth and integrated.
- Slowly fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, gently mixing until a cohesive cookie dough forms without overmixing.
- Using a tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring adequate spacing between each cookie.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for light golden edges as an indicator of doneness.
- Remove cookies from the oven and transfer to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Swap all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the cookie’s soft texture.
- Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt to create a lighter, equally tangy cookie option for those with lactose sensitivity.
- Sprinkle coarse sugar or colored sanding sugar before baking to add a festive crunch and beautiful sparkle to these classic cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft and prevent them from drying out quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg