Sour Cream Cookies with Frosting
Enjoy the perfect recipe for soft, tangy, and delightful sour cream cookies. Easy to bake and irresistibly tasty, these cookies will become your new favorite treat.
Today, we’re diving into the delicious world of sour cream cookies. If you’ve never tried baking cookies with sour cream, you’re in for a real treat.
These cookies are incredibly soft, wonderfully tangy, and perfect for any occasion. Plus, they’re topped with a delightful frosting and colorful sprinkles, making them as fun to look at as they are to eat.
Why sour cream, you ask? Sour cream might seem like an unusual ingredient for cookies, but it’s actually a secret weapon in baking. It adds a subtle tanginess and helps keep the cookies moist and tender.
If you’ve ever had a dry cookie, you know how disappointing it can be. But with sour cream, you’ll get soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies every time. Trust me, once you try this cookie recipe using sour cream, you’ll never go back.
Now, let’s talk about the frosting and sprinkles. Because what’s a cookie without a little extra flair? The frosting adds a creamy sweetness that complements the tangy flavor of the sour cream.
And the sprinkles? Well, they just make everything more fun! Whether you’re baking these for a party, a holiday, or just because you’re craving something sweet, the frosting and sprinkles take these cookies to the next level.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your apron, preheat your oven, and let’s get baking! Scroll down for the full recipe and step-by-step instructions.
You’ll find that making these sour cream cookies is easier than you think, and the results are absolutely delicious. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a complete beginner, you’ll be able to whip up these cookies in no time.
Ready to bake the best cookies ever? Let’s get started!
Have fun and enjoy the process of creating delicious baked goods! Here’s what you’re going to need for these sour cream cookies.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Sprinkles
Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for 2-3 days. If you need to layer them, add parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
The sprinkles make these extra fun!
Get the printable recipe card below:
Sour Cream Cookies
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg large
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour all purpose
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, sour cream, vanilla, and sugar with a spoon.1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- Then stir in the egg.1 egg
- Sift your flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt
- Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, or a spoon, roll the dough into balls and place 6 balls of dough on your baking sheet at least 3 inches apart, they will spread.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, keep the rest of the dough in the fridge while you wait to scoop and bake the next batch.
- Make the frosting by beating together the butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until peaks form, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.1/2 cup butter, 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Allow the cookies to cool completely, then frost and add sprinkles.1/3 cup sprinkles
