Giant Sugar Cookies

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with one rack in upper third and another in lower third.

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   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda; set aside.

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   Using an electric mixer on medium-high, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 2 to 4 minutes.

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   Add egg and vanilla; beat well to combine.

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   With mixer on low, add half the flour mixture, followed by sour cream, then remaining flour mixture; mix just until smooth.

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   (Dough will be stiff; you may need to finish mixing it by hand with a wooden spoon.

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   Drop mounds of dough, each equal to about 3 tablespoons, 3 to 4 inches apart, onto two ungreased baking sheets; sprinkle with sugar.

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   Bake until edges of cookies are just firm and tops are barely beginning to brown, 20 to 25 minutes, rotating sheets once halfway through.

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    Transfer cookies to a rack to cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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