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Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are delightfully soft, tender cookies made moist by sour cream and topped with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and texture, these cookies are ideal for any occasion, offering a comforting yet exciting treat that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream (optional, for consistency)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Start by creaming the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until fluffy and light. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and sour cream, mixing until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
  2. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour. Chilling firms up the dough, helping maintain the cookie shape and enhancing flavor.
  3. Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop or roll dough into balls and place them spaced a couple of inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cookie edges begin to turn golden while centers remain soft.
  4. Cool Completely: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Cooling fully prevents the frosting from melting on contact.
  5. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing, then incorporate vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick, add small amounts of milk or heavy cream until the desired spreadable consistency is reached.
  6. Frost and Decorate: Use a spatula or piping bag to generously spread or pipe cream cheese frosting onto cooled cookies. Optionally, garnish with sprinkles or citrus zest for added flavor and visual appeal.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter, eggs, and cream cheese to ensure smooth mixing and better texture.
  • Do not overbake the cookies; remove them once edges start to turn golden as they will firm up upon cooling.
  • Chilling dough reduces spreading and helps maintain thick, tender cookies.
  • Add milk slowly to frosting to avoid runniness; it should spread easily but hold shape.
  • Use fresh cream cheese for the creamiest frosting and avoid low-fat versions.

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