Description

Soft, cakey cookies with a touch of tang and creamy buttercream frosting, these sour cream cookies are quick, no-chill, and totally customizable for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

1 3/4 cups (210 grams) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup (75 grams) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar (for frosting)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, cream the softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Mix in the sour cream until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Using a cookie scoop or spoons, place dough onto prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Lightly shape each mound with damp fingers to form rounds.
Bake for 11 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting, beat softened butter until smooth.
Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy.
Stir in vanilla and milk until the frosting reaches desired consistency.
Frost cooled cookies and decorate as desired.

Notes

Customize with food coloring, sprinkles, or alternative frostings. Store frosted cookies in the fridge and unfrosted ones at room temp. Freeze unfrosted cookies and frost after thawing for best results.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 160
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: sour cream cookies, soft cookies, buttercream frosting, easy cookie recipe, no chill cookies