Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Why Make This Recipe
Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful treat. These cookies are soft, chewy, and melt in your mouth. The cream cheese frosting adds a creamy sweetness that perfectly complements the cookies. They are perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to holiday gatherings. Making these cookies brings a touch of homemade goodness that everyone will appreciate.
How to Make Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with 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, for frosting)
- 4 oz. cream cheese (softened)
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (for frosting)
Directions:
- Sugar Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, beat together 1 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until creamy. Add 2 eggs, ½ teaspoon of vanilla, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder. Mix well. Finally, stir in ½ cup of sour cream and gradually add 3 cups of flour until the dough forms.
- Cut Out and Bake Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Cream Cheese Icing: In a mixing bowl, beat together ½ cup of softened butter and 4 oz. of softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 3 ½ cups of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Mix until fluffy.
How to Serve Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Serve these cookies on a platter or in a decorative tin. You can also stack them in layers with parchment paper in between to keep them fresh. For a fun twist, add colorful sprinkles or edible glitter on top of the cream cheese frosting for special occasions.
How to Store Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you want to keep them for a longer time, you can freeze them. Place the cookies in a freezer-safe bag and they can last for up to 3 months. Just thaw them at room temperature before serving.
Tips to Make Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Make sure your butter and cream cheese are softened for easy blending.
- Do not over-bake the cookies; they should be soft when you take them out of the oven.
- Feel free to add your favorite flavors to the frosting, like lemon or almond extract, for a unique twist.
Variation
You can add chocolate chips or nuts to the cookie dough for a different texture. Another variation is to use flavored cream cheese for the frosting, such as strawberry or red velvet.
FAQs
1. Can I use a different frosting?
Yes, you can use any frosting you like, such as chocolate or buttercream.
2. What is the best way to decorate these cookies?
You can use piping bags for the frosting and decorate with various sprinkles, or even drizzle melted chocolate on top.
3. Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes! You can make the dough, wrap it tightly, and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days before rolling it out and baking.
Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup butter (softened) for the cookie dough
- 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
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- ½ cup butter (softened) for frosting
- 4 oz. cream cheese (softened)
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (for frosting)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, beat together 1 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until creamy.
- Add 2 eggs, ½ teaspoon of vanilla, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder. Mix well.
- Finally, stir in ½ cup of sour cream and gradually add 3 cups of flour until the dough forms.
Baking the Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Cream Cheese Icing
- In a mixing bowl, beat together ½ cup of softened butter and 4 oz. of softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add 3 ½ cups of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Mix until fluffy.
