Sour Cream Cut Outs

These Sour Cream Cut Outs are the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.

With a tender, buttery flavor and a hint of tang from the sour cream, these sweet cookies are sure to become a favorite.

Plus, they’re easy to make and customizable with your favorite cookie cutters!

Ready Time

2 hrs

Yields

4 servings

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Set aside.

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.

Beat in the vanilla extract.

Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated and a dough forms.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.

Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes.

You should be able to get about 8-10 cut outs.

Place the cut outs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Make sure to use cold butter, as this will help the cookies to retain their shape while baking. Don’t overmix the dough, as this will lead to tough cookies.

Chill the dough if you find it too sticky to work with.

The cookies will be soft and delicate, so handle them gently when transferring them to a wire rack. If you want a crisper cookie, bake for 20-22 minutes, but keep an eye on them to avoid overcooking.

You can frost these cookies with a glaze or powdered sugar for extra flavor and decoration.

The sour cream adds a nice tanginess, so don’t skip it or substitute it with regular cream.