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Delightful Sour Cream Cut-Out Cookies

Delightful Sour Cream Cut-Out Cookies are a soft, flavorful treat perfect for decorating, making them ideal for any festive occasion.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Substitute with cake flour by removing 2 tablespoons per cup and replacing with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Offers additional leavening.
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Adds warm flavor.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter At room temperature.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the cookies.
  • 1 large egg Binds ingredients.
  • 1/2 cup sour cream Essential for softness.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup buttercream frosting For decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg in a bowl. Set aside.
Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Beat in the egg and sour cream until well combined.
  3. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Chilling and Shaping
  1. Divide the dough into two portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  2. On a floured surface, roll out one portion of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness, then use cookie cutters to create shapes.
  3. Place the cut-out shapes on the prepared baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are just barely golden. Allow cooling on the sheet for a minute before transferring to a wire rack.
  2. Once cooled, decorate with buttercream frosting and your choice of sprinkles.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Freeze undecorated cookies for up to three months.