introduction
These soft sour cream sugar cookies are tender and easy to make. They stay soft the next day and taste rich with the cream cheese frosting. If you like soft cookies with a simple glaze, you may also enjoy soft sugar cookies with vanilla glaze for another idea.
why make this recipe
Make this recipe because it gives soft, buttery cookies with a mild tang from sour cream. The cream cheese frosting adds a smooth, sweet finish. The steps are simple and the dough is easy to handle.
how to make Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Sugar Cookie Dough: Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, then mix in baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Stir in sour cream. Add flour slowly to form a soft dough. Chill if you want firmer dough for cutting shapes.
- Cut Out and Bake Cookies: Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut with cookie cutters and place on a lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes or until edges are set but centers are soft. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then move to a rack to cool fully.
- Cream Cheese Icing: Beat the 1/2 cup softened butter with 4 oz. cream cheese until smooth. Add 3 ½ cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until smooth and spreadable. If it is too thick, add a little milk; if too thin, add more powdered sugar.
Ingredients :
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 cups flour
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions :
Sugar Cookie Dough, Cut Out and Bake Cookies, Cream Cheese Icing
Follow the how to make section above. Make the dough, cut and bake cookies, then cool and frost with the cream cheese icing.
how to serve Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Serve the cookies at room temperature. Stack them on a plate or serve on a platter for guests. They go well with coffee, tea, or milk. Add sprinkles before the frosting sets for a colorful look.
how to store Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days because of the cream cheese frosting. For room temperature storage, keep unfrosted cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 days. You can also freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 3 months; thaw and then frost.
tips to make Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Use room temperature butter and eggs. They mix easier and make a smooth dough.
- Do not overbake. Take cookies out when centers are still soft. They firm as they cool.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it becomes too soft to cut.
- For a different filling idea, see the cinnamon cream cheese stuffed option for another style of cookie at cinnamon cream cheese stuffed cookies.
variation (if any)
- Add lemon zest to the dough for a citrus twist.
- Use colored frosting or sprinkles for holidays.
- Replace sour cream with plain Greek yogurt for a slight change in texture.
FAQs
Q: Can I make the dough ahead of time?
A: Yes. Wrap the dough and chill in the fridge up to 24 hours, or freeze for up to 1 month.
Q: Can I pipe the frosting instead of spreading it?
A: Yes. If you want to pipe, make the frosting a little thinner by adding a splash of milk.
Q: Are these cookies good for kids to help make?
A: Yes. Kids can cut shapes and spread or sprinkle the frosting. Just watch them with the oven.
Q: Can I use light sour cream?
A: Yes, you can, but texture may change a bit. Full-fat sour cream gives the best taste and softness.
Conclusion
For a tested version and step-by-step photos of a very similar recipe, see Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting.
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Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These soft sour cream sugar cookies are tender, buttery, and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 cups flour
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar.
- Add eggs and vanilla, then mix in baking soda, salt, and baking powder.
- Stir in sour cream.
- Add flour slowly to form a soft dough.
- Chill if you want firmer dough for cutting shapes.
- Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut with cookie cutters and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes or until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then move to a rack to cool fully.
- Beat the ½ cup softened butter with 4 oz. cream cheese until smooth.
- Add 3 ½ cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Mix until smooth and spreadable. If it is too thick, add a little milk; if too thin, add more powdered sugar.
Notes
Serve cookies at room temperature. They pair well with coffee, tea, or milk. Add sprinkles for a fun touch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
