The holiday season brings the baker out in many of us, even those who barely turn on the oven during the rest of the year. It’s a magical way to create something sweet for your family, especially your kids, and friends.
This 30-minute recipe makes 30 cookies you can create with a cutter or freehand, a quick way to spread the cheer far and wide!
Ingredients
2 cups Granulated sugar
2/3 cup Sour cream
1 Egg
2 tsp Vanilla extract
4 cups All-purpose flour
1/2 tsp Baking powder
1/4 tsp Salt
Frosting (optional)
1 1/2 cups Powdered sugar
1/4 cup Butter, melted
2 tbs Milk
1 tsp Vanilla
- Beat butter and sugar together in large bowl until light and creamy, about 3-4 minutes. Add sour cream, egg and vanilla, and beat until combined, scraping down the sides as necessary. Then add flour, baking powder and salt and mix until combined. A slightly soft dough should form.
- Preheat oven to 350°. Roll out cookie dough on a large piece of wax paper to 1/4”-1/3″ thickness, cut out desired shapes and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until they look slightly puffed and dry but are not yet browning at the edges. Watch color and texture for signs of doneness. Let cool completely before frosting.
Sugar Cookie Frosting:
In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, melted butter, milk and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies and decorate as desired. The frosting takes 1-2 hours to set.
30 cookies | Prep Time 20 minutes
