Delightfully Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
Indulge in these Delightfully Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies that are perfect for any celebration or gathering. With a tender texture and subtle hints of nutmeg, these cookies melt in your mouth while providing a sweet yet tangy flavor. Ideal for large groups, these delicious treats can be easily decorated with your favorite frosting, glaze, or colored sugars to suit any occasion. Enjoy baking and sharing these delightful cookies with family and friends!
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Sugar
2 cups (granulated)
Butter
1 cup (rounded, softened)
Sour Cream
1 cup (full-fat)
Eggs
2 (beaten)
Vanilla extract
2 teaspoons (pure)
Salt
1 teaspoon (fine)
Baking Soda
1 teaspoon
Baking Powder
1 teaspoon
Nutmeg
1 teaspoon (ground)
Flour
4-5 cups (all-purpose, as needed)
Instructions
1
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the rounded butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
2
Mix in the sour cream until well incorporated.
3
Add the beaten eggs and vanilla extract, blending until smooth.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and nutmeg.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, combining gently until a soft dough forms.
6
Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator for approximately 1 hour to firm it up.
7
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness, keeping in mind that these cookies will rise significantly while baking.
8
Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and transfer them to an ungreased baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 9-10 minutes, or until the edges just start to set, taking care not to let them brown.
10
Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating them with your favorite frosting, glaze, or colorful sugar.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Delightfully Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies?
These are tender sugar cookies featuring a subtle hint of nutmeg and a sweet yet tangy flavor profile.
What makes these cookies so soft?
The use of full-fat sour cream and butter creates a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
How much sugar is required for this recipe?
The recipe requires 2 cups of granulated sugar.
What type of butter should be used?
You should use 1 cup of rounded, softened butter.
Can I use low-fat sour cream?
The recipe specifies 1 cup of full-fat sour cream for the best consistency and flavor.
How many eggs are needed?
This recipe calls for 2 beaten eggs.
What type of vanilla extract is recommended?
Pure vanilla extract is recommended for this recipe.
Is there salt in the dough?
Yes, the recipe include 1 teaspoon of fine salt.
How much nutmeg is added?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg for a subtle spice flavor.
What kind of flour is used?
All-purpose flour is used, ranging from 4 to 5 cups as needed.
Does the recipe use baking soda or baking powder?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of both baking soda and baking powder.
How should I start mixing the ingredients?
Begin by creaming the rounded butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
When do I add the sour cream?
The sour cream should be mixed in after the butter and sugar are creamed.
When are the wet ingredients complete?
The wet mixture is complete once the beaten eggs and vanilla extract are blended in smoothly.
How should dry ingredients be prepared?
Whisk the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and nutmeg together in a separate bowl before adding to the wet mixture.
How do I combine the wet and dry ingredients?
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and combine gently until a soft dough forms.
Do I need to chill the dough?
Yes, cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator for approximately 1 hour.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius.
How thick should I roll the dough?
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Do these cookies rise while baking?
Yes, keep in mind that these cookies will rise significantly while in the oven.
How do I create the cookie shapes?
Use cookie cutters to cut shapes out of the rolled dough.
Should I grease the baking sheet?
No, transfer the cutouts to an ungreased baking sheet.
How long do the cookies bake?
Bake the cookies for 9 to 10 minutes.
How can I tell when the cookies are done?
The edges should just start to set, but they should not be allowed to brown.
How should the cookies be cooled?
Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before you begin decorating.
Can I frost these cookies?
Yes, they are perfect for decorating with your favorite frosting or glaze.
Are these cookies good for events?
Yes, they are ideal for large groups, celebrations, and gatherings.
Can I use colored sugar on these cookies?
Yes, colored sugars are a great way to decorate these cookies for specific occasions.
What is the total number of ingredients?
There are 10 distinct ingredients in this cookie recipe.
What is the primary flavor profile?
The flavor is sweet yet tangy with a subtle hint of nutmeg.