Sour Cream Lemon Cookies Recipe

Name: Sour Cream Lemon Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter room temperature; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 large egg; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons butter room temperature
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon zest

1
Preheat oven to 375F
2
In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment cream together the butter and sugar until light yellow and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add in egg, vanilla, 1 TBS lemon zestand 1/2 c sour cream and beat for another minute.
3
Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and ix until just combined. They dough will be wet - not like typical cookie dough.
4
Use the cookie scoop to drop onto a lined or greased cookie sheet. Bake for 9-11 minutes, 10 worked for me. Let them cool for at least 5 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack. While they cool mix together 1/4 c sour cream, 1/2 c powdered sugar, lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest in a small bowl.
5
Dip the tops of the cookies in the glaze, or drizzle with a spoon and place back on the cooling rack, top with sprinkles and let set for the glaze to dry.

746

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons butter room temperature, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Sour Cream Lemon 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.

Sour Cream Lemon Cookies

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