Grandma’s Sour Cream Sugar Cookies Recipe
Grandma's Sour Cream Sugar Cookies are soft, tender, and full of classic flavor. These cookies are perfect for holidays, gatherings, or everyday treats.
- 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
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a festive touch, add sprinkles or colored sugar on top before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it's too sticky to handle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg