Description
Grandma’s sour cream sugar cookies deliver nostalgic comfort with each delightful bite. Sweet memories unfold through simple ingredients and classic baking magic that connect generations of home cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare workstation by heating oven to 375°F and lining baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie preparation.
- Create dry mixture by whisking flour, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl until uniformly combined.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend sugar and butter until achieving a light, airy texture with maximum volume.
- Introduce sour cream, egg, and vanilla extract into butter mixture, stirring methodically to ensure smooth, consistent incorporation.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, mixing until dough forms a cohesive, soft consistency without overmixing.
- Shape dough into uniform round balls, strategically positioning them on prepared baking sheets with gentle flattening to promote even baking.
- Transfer cookies to preheated oven, monitoring closely and baking approximately 8-10 minutes until edges develop a delicate golden hue.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely on wire cooling racks, enabling them to set and develop optimal texture.
- Optional: Decorate with frosting, sprinkles, or powdered sugar once cookies have reached room temperature for added visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and maintain cookie shape.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free blend for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, consistent cookie texture.
- Experiment with different extracts like almond or lemon for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg