Description
Classic grandma’s sour cream sugar cookies embody nostalgic baking memories passed down through generations. Sweet, tender cookies provide comfort and joy you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375°F (190°C) and arrange parchment paper on baking sheets for optimal cookie release.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth foundation for the cookies.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until completely integrated and creating a uniform consistency.
- Gently fold in sour cream, then gradually introduce the dry ingredient mixture, mixing until a soft, pliable dough emerges.
- Shape the dough into small, uniform spheres approximately 1 inch in diameter, positioning them carefully on the prepared baking sheets with slight gentle pressure to flatten.
- Transfer the cookie-laden sheets into the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges as an indicator of perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 2 minutes to set their structure, then carefully transfer to wire cooling racks to achieve complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and ensure a more compact cookie shape.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor and slightly lighter texture while maintaining moisture.
- Use gluten-free flour blend as a direct substitute to make these cookies celiac-friendly without compromising the soft, tender crumb.
- Sprinkle decorative sugar or cinnamon before baking to add extra sweetness and visual appeal to these classic comfort cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 127 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 69 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg