Description
These delightful holiday treats offer a soft, pillowy texture that melts in your mouth with every bite. By incorporating a touch of sour cream, these cookies achieve a signature moist, tender crumb that stays fresh for days. Perfectly suited for decorative cutters, they maintain crisp, festive shapes, making them the ultimate canvas for your royal icing or sugar glaze designs. A reliable, professional-quality staple for your holiday dessert collection that is sure to become a beloved family tradition.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup full-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
Cream the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture on low speed until a thick dough forms.
Divide the dough, wrap in plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
Place on the baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes or until edges are set.
Notes
Ensure the sour cream is full-fat for the best texture. Chilling the dough is essential to prevent the cookies from spreading. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg