Description
These soft sour cream cut out cookies are thick, cakey, and topped with a smooth vanilla frosting that holds its shape well. They are easy to handle and perfect for decorating during holidays and celebrations.
Ingredients
- Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Vanilla frosting:
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until a very soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until firm.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a well floured surface, roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut into simple shapes.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until just set and lightly golden on the bottoms.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat the frosting ingredients together until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cookies.
Notes
- These cookies puff while baking, so simple shapes work best.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American