Description
Grandma’s sour cream sugar cookies bring nostalgic comfort straight from her welcoming kitchen to your table. Sweet memories mingle with buttery, tender crumbs that dance between classic charm and homemade perfection, inviting you to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups (660 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (115 g) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 1 egg
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancer:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone liner for optimal cookie release.
- Combine dry ingredients thoroughly, ensuring even distribution of baking soda and salt throughout the flour.
- Cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and airy, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Incorporate sour cream, egg, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until a uniform consistency is achieved.
- Slowly fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to prevent overworking the dough.
- Shape the cookie dough into uniform small spheres, approximately 1-inch in diameter, spacing them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Slide the baking sheet into a preheated oven at 375F (190C), positioning the rack in the center for consistent heat distribution.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges as an indicator of perfect doneness.
- Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to rest on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes to firm up.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, letting them cool completely to develop their signature soft, tender texture.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and maintain cookie shape.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor and lighter texture.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and even baking, ensuring consistent golden edges.
- Dust cookies with powdered sugar or add colorful sprinkles for a festive touch that elevates the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 111 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 81 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 21 mg