Description
Grandma’s sour cream sugar cookies combine nostalgic comfort with sweet simplicity. Generations of bakers cherish this classic treat that brings warmth and memories to family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.75 cups (325 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C) and cover baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie release.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Use an electric mixer to blend butter and sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base.
- Incorporate egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, stirring until ingredients are fully integrated.
- Slowly fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, gently mixing until a soft, cohesive dough develops.
- Shape the dough into uniform small spheres, placing them evenly across the prepared baking sheets.
- Gently press down on each cookie ball to slightly flatten, creating a more uniform shape for even baking.
- Transfer cookies to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges as a sign of doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack, which helps them set and develop a perfect texture.
- Decorate or serve as desired, enjoying the tender, delicate cookies with their subtle tangy undertone from the sour cream.
Notes
- Achieve ultra-soft cookies by not overmixing the dough, which can develop tough gluten and make cookies dense.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a protein-packed, tangy alternative that maintains the signature tender texture.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and create more uniform, beautifully shaped cookies.
- Customize these versatile cookies by adding lemon zest, cinnamon, or sprinkles to match different flavor preferences or seasonal celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg