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Grandma’s Sour Cream Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Grandma’s Sour Cream Sugar Cookies recipe is a nostalgic dessert perfect for soft, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies. Made with sour cream for extra tenderness, these cookies are an ideal treat for holidays, birthdays, or everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Mix in the sour cream, then gradually add the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  5. Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheets, leaving space between each.
  6. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  7. Let cool completely before decorating with icing or sprinkles, if desired.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon to the dough.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • These cookies freeze well—simply thaw at room temperature before serving.

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