Sour Cream Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 cup sour cream; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Frosting; 1 cup butter, softened; 9 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract or 3 teaspoons almond extract; 2/3 - 3/4 cup milk; paste food coloring

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting
1 cup butter, softened
9 cups confectioners' sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract or 3 teaspoons almond extract
2/3 - 3/4 cup milk
paste food coloring

1
In large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
2
Beat in the egg, sour cream and vanilla.
3
Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
4
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
5
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
6
Cut with a floured 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter or the cutter of your choice.
7
Place 1 inch apart on baking sheets lightly coated with cooking spray.
8
Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until set.
9
Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
10
For frosting, in large mixing bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy.
11
Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla.
12
Add enough milk to achieve desired consistency.
13
Tint with food coloring.
14
Decorate cookies as desired.

2957

kcal

Calories

Fat

597

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: 1 cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1 cup sour cream, and more.

Yes, 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.

Sour Cream Sugar Cookies

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