Sour Cream Softies Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 22 minutes
🥄 Servings: 36-42 cookies
🍽️ Yield: 21 servings
Description
This delightful recipe for Sour Cream Softies has been a favorite since it first appeared in Family Circle magazine around 30 years ago. These cookies are characterized by their soft, cake-like texture and delightful puffiness, especially in the center. Topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon-sugar, they make for a cozy treat perfect for any occasion. For a twist, try adding chocolate chips to the batter for an extra burst of flavor!
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/2 cup | Butter |
| 1 1/2 cup | Sugar |
| 1 cup | Sour cream |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| Optional: | Chocolate chips |
Instructions
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Prepare Dry Ingredients: Measure out the all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda into a sifter. Sift the ingredients together and set aside.
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Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter (or margarine) and sugar until well blended and creamy in texture. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, beating until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually sift in the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream. Mix until a thick batter forms, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated. Optionally, fold in chocolate chips at this stage for added indulgence.
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Shape and Bake: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Drop the batter by rounded tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets, spacing them about 4 inches apart. Using the back of a spoon or your fingers, spread the batter into 2-inch rounds. Sprinkle the tops of the cookies generously with cinnamon-sugar.
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Bake to Perfection: Place the cookie sheets in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn lightly golden brown.
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Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to wire racks to cool completely. Allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Enjoy the delightful aroma and soft, fluffy texture of these Sour Cream Softies, a timeless treat that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends, or simply indulging in as a cozy snack!
