Moist and Rich Sugar Cookies 🍪
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories per serving: 172
Description:
Indulge in the delightful taste of these moist and rich sugar cookies. The secret ingredient? Sour cream! It adds a soft, tender texture to the cookies, making them an instant favorite. For optimal results, chill the dough for at least 2 hours before rolling it out. Perfect for any occasion or as a sweet treat for your loved ones.

Ingredients:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions:
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Cream the butter and sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. This will ensure a smooth texture for your cookies. -
Beat in eggs and extracts:
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Beat until well combined, ensuring a homogeneous batter. -
Prepare the sour cream mixture:
In a separate bowl, mix the baking soda into the sour cream until dissolved. Then, pour this mixture into the creamed butter and sugar. Stir until fully incorporated. -
Sift dry ingredients:
In another bowl, sift together the salt, baking powder, and flour. This step helps to aerate the dry ingredients, resulting in a lighter cookie texture. -
Combine wet and dry ingredients:
Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies. -
Chill the dough:
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight if possible. Chilling the dough allows the flavors to meld and makes it easier to roll out. -
Roll out the dough:
Once chilled, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to your desired thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes, re-rolling the scraps as needed. -
Bake the cookies:
Place the cut-out cookies onto parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. -
Cool and enjoy:
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, indulge in these moist and rich sugar cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 172
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.2g
- Cholesterol: 34mg
- Sodium: 117.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 24.8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 11.2g
- Protein: 2.6g
These sugar cookies are not only delicious but also easy to make, making them perfect for any occasion or as a sweet treat for your family and friends. Enjoy the moist and rich texture with every bite!