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Sour Cream Christmas Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Sour Cream Christmas Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Bliss

These Sour Cream Christmas Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful holiday tradition that fills your kitchen with warmth and joy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with plain yogurt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature
  • 3.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Check freshness
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use pure for best flavor
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 2-3 tablespoons Milk Any variety, adjust for consistency
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg or Cinnamon For flavor boost
  • 1 tablespoon Zest (Lemon/Orange) Brightens frosting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • cookie cutters
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Then add sour cream, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  3. Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Roll out the chilled dough to ¼ inch thick and cut into desired shapes before transferring to baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
  7. Cool cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  8. In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
  9. Once cooled, frost the cookies and decorate as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For maximum freshness, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

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