BEST SOUR CREAM SUGAR COOKIES

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Enjoy a holiday-ready dessert with these tender cookies. You get plenty of classic sugar-cookie flavor and a blank canvas for decorating! -Kathleen Caddy, Tempe, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/3 cup sour cream
1/8 teaspoon lemon extract
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Colored sugar or sprinkles, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, sour cream and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Divide dough in half. Shape one half into a 5-in.-long roll. Wrap in plastic; place in a resealable plastic freezer bag. May be frozen for up to 3 months. Cover and refrigerate remaining dough for 1 hour or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with colored sugar or sprinkles if desired., Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., To use frozen cookie dough: Remove dough from the freezer 1 hour before baking. Unwrap and cut into 12 slices. Place 1 in. apart on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with colored sugar or sprinkles if desired., Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MDSOFIKUL Islam
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These cookies are the perfect way to end a meal.


Md Yasun
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I love the way these cookies taste with a glass of milk.


Moshin Saqlain
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These cookies are the perfect size for a snack or dessert.


Abdullah Noor
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I can't believe how easy these cookies are to make.


Tuhin Ahamed
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These cookies are so soft and chewy, they melt in my mouth.


valentin reyna
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I love the way these cookies crinkle on top.


Hollie Quinn
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These cookies are the perfect way to use up leftover sour cream.


Lola Howr
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I've made these cookies several times, and they're always a hit.


Mickelly Chilaule
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These cookies are a must-try for any sour cream cookie lover.


Sudeep Subedi
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are amazing!


Samim Munsi
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These cookies are so good, I could eat them all in one sitting!


fardoole Tast
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I love that these cookies are made with sour cream. It gives them a unique flavor that I can't get enough of.


Xander Schofield
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.


Saugat Adhikari
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I've never been a big fan of sour cream cookies, but these ones changed my mind. They're so delicious!


Nuwan Madushanka
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the way the sour cream gives them a little bit of a tang.


Ashani Dileeshika
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I made these cookies for a bake sale, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Sandra Adumuah
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.


MD Bijoy Hossan
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I've tried many sour cream sugar cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are so light and fluffy, and they have a wonderful flavor.


Muhamad Azam
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These cookies were a hit with my family and friends! They're soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making them again soon.