Best Sour Cream Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Best Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter, softened; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1/8 teaspoon lemon extract; 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Colored sugar or sprinkles, optional

Servings: persons

1/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/3 cup sour cream
1/8 teaspoon lemon extract
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Colored sugar or sprinkles, optional

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In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, sour cream and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2
Divide dough in half. Shape one half into a 5-in.-long roll. Wrap in plastic; place in a resealable plastic freezer bag. May be frozen for up to 3 months. Cover and refrigerate remaining dough for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
3
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on a
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coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with colored sugar or sprinkles if desired.
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Bake at 375u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Remove dough from the freezer 1 hour before baking. Unwrap and cut into 12 slices. Place 1 in. apart on a
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coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with colored sugar or sprinkles if desired.
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Bake at 375u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

431

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup butter, softened, 2/3 cup sugar, 1 large egg, 1/3 cup sour cream, and more.

Yes, Best Sour Cream Sugar Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Best Sour Cream Sugar Cookies

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