Description

Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are soft, tender, and perfectly moist cookies that balance the tangy richness of sour cream with a creamy, luscious cream cheese frosting. Ideal for any occasion, these delightful cookies offer a sweet-tangy flavor combo that’s sure to satisfy and keep everyone coming back for more.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
½ teaspoon Salt

Wet Ingredients

1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
¾ cup Granulated Sugar
½ cup Brown Sugar, packed
1 large Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
½ cup Sour Cream

Cream Cheese Frosting

8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
3 cups Powdered Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Pinch of Salt (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Dough: Start by creaming together the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream, until you achieve a smooth, slightly sticky dough.
Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Chilling firms up the dough, making it easier to roll out and enhancing the flavors.
Roll and Cut Cookies: Lightly flour your work surface and roll the chilled dough to approximately ¼ inch thickness. Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Place the cut cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the Cookies: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden while the centers remain soft. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until thick and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract and beat again until perfectly smooth and spreadable.
Frost and Decorate: Spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting onto the cooled cookies. Decorate with sprinkles, edible glitter, lemon zest, or any preferred toppings for an extra burst of flavor and visual appeal.

Notes

Use room temperature butter, eggs, and cream cheese for smooth mixing and best texture.
Do not overbake cookies; remove when edges start to brown to keep them soft.
Chill dough thoroughly to prevent cookies from spreading too much while baking.
Use fresh cream cheese for a clean, tangy frosting flavor and creamy texture.
Adjust powdered sugar in the frosting to customize sweetness level.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: sour cream sugar cookies, cream cheese frosting, soft cookies, moist cookies, tangy cookies, easy sugar cookies, holiday cookies, cream cheese frosting cookies