Sour Cream Cookies Recipe

Name: Sour Cream Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 60 g low-fat butter; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 egg yolk; 1 cup self-rising flour; 1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 tablespoons light sour cream; Citrus Glaze; 1 cup icing sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind

Servings: persons

60 g low-fat butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
1 cup self-rising flour
1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons light sour cream
Citrus Glaze
1 cup icing sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind

1
Preheat oven to 200 deg Celsius. Less for fan-forced. Line 2 trays with non-stick paper.
2
In a small bowl cream together butter, sugar and vanilla.
3
Add egg yolk & beat well.
4
Sift together flour, soda, salt and nutmeg.
5
Fold half the sour cream and half the dry ingredients into the butter mixture. Fold in remaining halves. Mix well to combine.
6
With floured hands roll teaspoonfuls of mixture into small balls and place on prepared trays. Press lightly on top with a fork.
7
Bake in oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until pale golden in colour. Cool slightly on trays before moving to wire racks to cool.
8
Dip tops of biscuits in the Citrus Glaze.
9
Citrus Glaze: Combine icing sugar, juices and orange rind in a cup. Place cup in saucepan of hot water, beat with fork until glossy. Pour into a saucer to make icing the biscuits easier.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 60 g low-fat butter, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 egg yolk, and more.

Yes, Sour Cream 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.

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