Description
These Bakery Style Sugar Cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. Soft, buttery, and delicious, they are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. With a hint of sour cream for extra richness, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Additional:
- Sprinkles or coarse sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and sour cream until well combined.
- Combine and Scoop Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mix until incorporated. Scoop out portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on baking sheets.
- Flatten and Decorate: Gently press each dough ball flat and add sprinkles or coarse sugar on top if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly underbaked.
- Cool and Enjoy: Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a bakery-style look, roll the dough balls in extra sugar before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
