Description
Delightfully soft and tangy Sour Cream Sugar Cookies topped with a smooth and creamy cream cheese frosting. These cookies offer a perfect balance of sweetness and moisture, with a tender crumb from sour cream and a rich frosting made from cream cheese and butter. Ideal for holiday gatherings or any sweet craving.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 cubes butter (1 1/2 cups), softened and divided
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract, divided
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking soda
Frosting
- 1 cube butter (1/2 cup), softened
- 1 pack (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup milk
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cream Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together 2 cups sugar, 1 cup (2 cubes) softened butter, and 2 eggs until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Sour Cream and Vanilla: Mix in 1 cup sour cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 5 cups flour, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons baking soda.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring slowly to avoid over-beating. Stop mixing once the dough comes together.
- Roll Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut Cookies: Use cookie cutters or a round cutter to cut out shapes from the dough.
- Bake Cookies: Place the cut cookies on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 5 minutes. Remove and cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Prepare Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat together 1 cube (1/2 cup) butter and the softened 8 oz cream cheese until smooth.
- Add Vanilla: Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Add Powdered Sugar and Milk: Alternate adding the 5 cups powdered sugar and 1/4 cup milk while continuously beating. This technique prevents clumping and ensures a smooth texture.
- Adjust Frosting Consistency: If the frosting is too runny, add more powdered sugar. If too thick, add a little more milk until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Frost Cookies: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly onto the cooled cookies and serve.
Notes
- Do not over-beat the dough to keep the cookies tender.
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for smooth frosting.
- Cookies bake quickly at a high temperature, so keep an eye to prevent over-browning.
- For variation, add lemon zest to the dough or frosting for a citrus twist.
- Store frosted cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: sour cream sugar cookies, cream cheese frosting, sugar cookies, soft cookies, homemade cookies, cream cheese frosting recipe
