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SOFT SUGAR COOKIES
5 from 46 votes

SOFT SUGAR COOKIES

Soft Sugar Cookies combine a tender, fluffy texture with a rich buttery flavor enhanced by sour cream and vanilla. The dough is chilled before shaping to keep it manageable despite its softness, then gently flattened before baking to achieve a delicate crumb. The included frosting adds a sweet, creamy topping colored and garnished with sprinkles to customize appearance. These cookies balance sweetness and softness, making them suitable for decorated treats or simple snacking.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cookies
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 12 tbsp butter softened
  • 2 egg
  • 1/2 cup sour cream full fat
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Frosting
  • 12 tbsp butter softened
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tbsp milk or cream
  • Food Coloring
  • Sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

Cookies
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  1. Cream the sugar and butter together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the eggs, sour cream and vanilla to butter and mix well to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well.
  4. Transfer dough to an airtight container and place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Note that this dough will be soft and sticky.
  5. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  6. Remove cookie dough from refrigerator and use a cookie scoop to scoop a ball of dough that is about the size of a golf ball into your hands and shape into a smooth ball. If dough is still sticky, dust your hands with flour. Once shaped, place the balls of dough onto cookies sheets at least 2” apart. Gently press down and slightly flatten each ball of dough with your hands.
  7. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, until they puff up and are starting to just slightly brown around edges. Remove from place baking sheet on a wire cooling rack. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for at least ten minutes.
Frosting
  1. Cream the butter and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add in vanilla and mix well. If the frosting is stiff, beat in the milk or cream by 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. Add food coloring and mix well until desired color is obtained.
  2. Frosting can either be piped onto cookies with a piping bag or an offset spatula can be used to frost cookies. Garnish with sprinkles after frosting.
  3. Note: this frosting does not truly firm up, so it’s best not to stack cookies on top of each other.

Nutrition Information

Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 186mg (8%) Potassium 64mg (1%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 405IU (8%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Calories 260kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 186mg 8%
Potassium 64mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 405IU 8%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.