Awesome Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Homemade Icing

Delight in the perfect balance of soft, pillowy texture and rich, tangy sweetness with these Awesome Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Homemade Icing. This recipe combines the magic of sour cream to create irresistibly tender cookies, while a simple yet luscious vanilla icing adds the finishing touch. With a straightforward dough that’s easy to roll out and cut into festive shapes, these cookies are ideal for holidays, parties, or anytime you want a fun baking project. Customize the icing with your favorite colors or decorations for a personal flair. Ready in just 30 minutes, these melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies are perfect for sharing—or savoring all to yourself! Keywords: sour cream sugar cookies, homemade icing, soft sugar cookies, cookie recipe, festive desserts.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 2.75 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups Powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons Whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for icing)
• 1 drop Food coloring (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (approximately 2-3 minutes).

Step 3

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl. Beat until fully combined, scraping down the sides as needed.

Step 4

Mix in the sour cream until the mixture is smooth.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the cookie dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between cookies.

Step 8

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft.

Step 9

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

While the cookies cool, prepare the icing. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, a teaspoon at a time, if the icing is too thick.

Step 11

If desired, divide the icing into separate bowls and add food coloring for decoration.

Step 12

Once the cookies have cooled completely, use a spoon or piping bag to decorate them with the icing. Let the icing set for about 15 minutes before serving or storing.

Step 13

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	605.1 grams (605.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1964

Total Fat 24.50g	31%
Saturated Fat 16.10g	81%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 63mg	21%
Sodium 99mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 449.70g	164%
Dietary Fiber 0.00g	0%
Total Sugars 445.00g
Protein 5.30g	11%

Vitamin D 20IU	101%
Calcium 212mg	16%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 74mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 10.8%

Protein: 1.0%

Carbs: 88.2%