Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Soft and chewy sugar cookies topped with creamy and sweet cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.