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Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting feel light and soft. You can bake them for a week day or for a party. The dough is easy to make. The frosting is smooth and mild. Try a warm cookie with cool icing. For a change of sweet bread, see this carrot spice loaf with cream cheese frosting.

why make this recipe

You make this recipe when you want a soft, mild cookie. Kids like the sweet taste. The cookies stay soft for days. You can cut them into fun shapes. If you like fruit cookies, try these blueberry cheesecake swirl cookies for another sweet idea.

how to make Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

You mix the dough, chill it, cut the shapes, and bake. Then you make the cream cheese frosting and spread it on cooled cookies. Do not over bake. If you use sour cream in other dishes, you may like this smothered cheesy sour cream chicken too.

Ingredients :

1 cup butter (softened)
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup sour cream
3 cups flour

For the frosting:

1/2 cup butter (softened)
4 oz. cream cheese (softened)
3 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions :

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a pan with parchment.
In a bowl, beat 1 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until light.
Add eggs one at a time. Mix in ½ teaspoon vanilla.
Stir in ½ cup sour cream.
Mix dry: 3 cups flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt.
Add dry to wet. Mix until you have a soft dough.
Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
Roll dough to ¼ inch thick on a floured surface.
Cut shapes and place on the pan.
Bake 8–10 minutes. The cookies look set but stay soft.
Let cookies cool on a rack.
For frosting, beat 1/2 cup butter and 4 oz. cream cheese until smooth.
Add 3 ½ cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until smooth.
Spread frosting on cooled cookies.

how to serve Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Serve at room temp. Lay cookies on a plate or a cake stand. Add fresh fruit on the side for color. For a plate of mixed cookies, try these strawberry cheesecake cookies too.

how to store Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Keep frosted cookies in a cool place. Store them in a single layer with wax paper between layers. Use an airtight box. They last 3–5 days in the box. You can freeze plain baked cookies for up to 2 months.

tips to make Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Use room temp butter for smooth dough.
Chill the dough so the shapes hold.
Do not over bake. Take them out when they look soft.
Let cookies cool before you frost them.
If you have a cream machine, learn more on Ninja Creami ideas to make more treats.

variation (if any)

Add lemon zest to the dough for a bright flavor.
Mix a few drops of food color into the frosting for fun shapes.
Stir in 1/2 cup sprinkles to the dough for a party look.

FAQs (minimum three FAQ)

Q: Can I use low fat sour cream?
A: Yes. The cookie may be a bit less rich but will work.

Q: Can I make the dough ahead?
A: Yes. Wrap it and chill for up to 2 days. You can also freeze the dough.

Q: Can I freeze the frosted cookies?
A: Frosting can change when frozen. Freeze plain cookies, then thaw and frost.

Q: How do I keep cookies soft?
A: Store in an airtight box with a slice of bread. The bread helps keep them soft.

Conclusion

For a similar sour cream cookie idea and more tips, see this guide: Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting – Simply …