Tasty Christmas Cookies with Sour Cream

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Hey there, cookie lovers!

The holiday season is here, and you know what that means—time to bake some delicious Christmas cookies!

Today, I’m excited to share my special recipe for Christmas cookies with sour cream.

These cookies are soft, sweet, and oh-so-festive. Perfect for sharing with family and friends (or sneaking a few for yourself!).

So grab your mixing bowl, and let’s spread some holiday cheer with these tasty treats!

Preparation Time	15-20 minutes
Cooking Time	10-12 minutes
Total Time	25-32 minutes
Level of Difficulty	Easy

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups white sugar (400g)
• 4 eggs
• 2/3 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups plain flour, fluffed and leveled (520g)
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk
• Food coloring (optional)

Step 1: Cream Butter and Sugar

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar on high speed until the mixture is light and creamy.

This will usually take a few minutes and is an important step to ensure your cookies have the right texture.

Step 2: Incorporate Wet Ingredients

Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla to the bowl, and continue to beat with the electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

This will create a rich and flavorful cookie base.

Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients

Next, add the baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the bowl.

Mix these in until they are fully incorporated.

Then, add the flour and beat on low speed until no white streaks remain.

The dough will be soft and almost similar to cake batter, which is exactly how it should be for these cookies.

Step 4: Prepare Baking Sheets

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.

This will prevent the cookies from sticking and make for easy cleanup.

Step 5: Drop Dough and Bake

Using a tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2-3 inches apart as they will puff up and spread quite a bit.

Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers are set.

Keep an eye on them as baking times can vary between ovens.