Best 6 Icing For Sour Cream Cookies Recipes

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When it comes to the perfect complement for sour cream cookies, nothing beats a rich and creamy icing. Whether you prefer a classic glaze, a decadent buttercream, or a tangy cream cheese frosting, there's an icing recipe out there to perfectly enhance the flavors of your cookies. With just a few simple ingredients and a touch of creativity, you can create a delicious icing that will take your sour cream cookies to the next level and make them the star of any gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ICING FOR SOUR CREAM COOKIES



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This icing is delicious spread over cookies or cupcakes.

Provided by Celeste

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cookie Frosting

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup butter, melted
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 teaspoons hot water

Steps:

  • Mix butter, powdered sugar and vanilla together. Add teaspoons of hot water until you reach your desired consistency for spreadable icing.
  • Spread icing over the Sour Cream Cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 10.9 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

SOUR CREAM FROSTING



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Delicious and versatile sour cream frosting to go with all types of pound cake.

Provided by LillysMom

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
2 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, sour cream, vanilla, lemon juice and salt. Stir in confectioners' sugar, and beat with an electric mixer until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 14.4 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 81.1 mg, Sugar 27 g

SOUR CREAM DROPS



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MY MOTHER is an excellent baker, and this is her recipe. Whether Mom makes these cookies or I do, they always disappear quickly. Friends rave about them and often ask me to bring them to get-togethers. My young children enjoy all kinds of cookies, but these are their favorites. -Tracy Betzler, Reston, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 teaspoons hot water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the egg, sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Chill for at least 1 hour. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 425° for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , For frosting, melt butter in a saucepan until golden brown; stir in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to reach a spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

AWESOME SOUR CREAM SUGAR COOKIES WITH HOMEMADE ICING



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This recipe was passed down through the generations from my Great Grandmother. It has been a tradition in our family to make them every Christmas and it becomes an all-day event where we make cookies all morning and decorate them all afternoon. The recipe is pretty simple and the most time-consuming part of the process is decorating, especially when you're in my family and it becomes an artistic competition!

Provided by Kay14

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h12m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) bag powdered sugar (equivalent of 2 boxes)
1/2 cup butter (do not use margarine)
1 tablespoon almond extract
0.5 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
food coloring
candy sprinkles

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in bowl and set aside.
  • Cream butter sugar, egg and vanilla. Beat 2 minutes.
  • Add sour cream and beat well.
  • Add dry ingredient mix (flour, baking soda, and salt) and blend well.
  • Roll on floured board to desired thickness. (1/4 inch thick will create thick cookies that will stay moist for up to two weeks).
  • Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
  • Bake on greased cookie sheet at 325°F for 12 minutes.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating.
  • Pour bag of confectioner sugar into bowl.
  • Whisk the 1 stick butter (melted), 1 tbsp almond extract, and 1/2 can evaporated milk in separate bowl until well mixed.
  • Slowly blend into the powered sugar a bit at a time until the icing is a good consistency for decorating. Will not take the entire mixture.
  • Pour icing into smaller bowls and use food coloring to make icing into different colors.
  • Decorate with icing as desired.
  • Use remaining butter, almond, evap.milk mixture to freshen up the icing as it hardens over time. Re-heat the mixture in the microwave before adding to the icing. Add to the icing a few drops at a time until the icing becomes spreadable again. You may have to add more food coloring to freshen up the color.
  • Use sprinkles, candy, and a lot of imagination to decorate cookies.
  • Lay decorated cookies on wax paper to dry, it will take icing about 2 hours to firm onto cookie but once dry you can store them in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3164.8, Fat 114.4, SaturatedFat 70, Cholesterol 391.6, Sodium 2203.4, Carbohydrate 504.7, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 325.5, Protein 33.7

SOUR CREAM COOKIES W/ BURNT BUTTER ICING



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This is a cookie recipe that has been in the Reese family for generations. I guarantee that you can't eat only one. Very addictive!

Provided by Tina7836

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 30 cookies, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons butter (for icing)
2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
1 teaspoon vanilla (for icing)

Steps:

  • Mix together:.
  • Shortening, granular sugar & eggs.
  • Stir in:.
  • Sour cream and vanilla.
  • Sift together & stir in: (an electric mixer may be used).
  • Flour, soda, baing powder and salt until well mixed.
  • Chill in refridgerator for at least 1 hour.
  • Drop rounded spoonfuls about 2" apart on parchment paper lined cookie sheets (trust me, this is crucial) Bake in preheated oven at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or, when touched lightly with finger, almost no imprint remains.
  • Icing: (Icing lovers may want to double, I recomend it!).
  • While cookies are cooling, melt butter and boil until golden brown, but not dark brown!
  • Remove from stovetop.
  • Blend in powdered sugar gradually.
  • Stir in vanilla and 1-2 tbsp of hot tap water until icing is smooth and creamy looking. Spread on cookies with butter knife.
  • **You may want to use different food colorings to suit the holiday/occation**.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.6, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 49.1, Sodium 250.4, Carbohydrate 54, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 36.3, Protein 3.6

SOUR CREAM SUGAR COOKIE CAKE



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My husband requested a giant sugar cookie for his birthday. I wanted to do something a bit more exciting than birthday cookies, so I came up with this sugar cookie cake. The secret to a dense yet cakelike texture is to make sure you don't overbake the cake. -Carmell Childs, Orangeville, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour cream
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
Optional: Coarse sugar, sprinkles and additional frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating after each addition just until combined. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Spread frosting over top. Decorate with optional toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips for Making Icing for Sour Cream Cookies

  • For a smooth and creamy icing, use softened butter and confectioners' sugar. If the butter is too cold, it will be difficult to cream together with the sugar, and if the confectioners' sugar is too clumpy, it will make the icing gritty.
  • If you want a thinner icing, add a little bit of milk or cream. If you want a thicker icing, add more confectioners' sugar.
  • To make a flavored icing, add a teaspoon or two of your favorite extract, such as vanilla, almond, or lemon.
  • If you want a colored icing, add a few drops of food coloring. Start with a small amount and add more until you get the desired color.
  • To decorate your cookies, you can use a spoon, a piping bag, or a toothpick. If you're using a piping bag, fit it with a star tip for a classic look.
  • Let the icing set for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will give it time to firm up and harden.

Conclusion

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to end up with a delicious and beautiful icing for your sour cream cookies. So get creative and have fun! Here are some additional tips to help you make the best icing for sour cream cookies:
  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the icing will taste.
  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before you start making the icing. This will help the ingredients cream together smoothly.
  • Don't overbeat the icing. Overbeating can make the icing too thick and fluffy.
  • Let the icing cool slightly before you use it. This will help it to set up properly.
  • Store the iced cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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