Ingredients for Awesome Sour Cream Sugar Cookies With Homemade Icing
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk (plus more, if needed)
- food coloring (optional)
- sprinkles, candies, etc. (for decoration, as desired)
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How to Make Awesome Sour Cream Sugar Cookies With Homemade Icing
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, sift together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Beat for 2 minutes.
- Add 1 cup sour cream and beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll to your desired thickness (about 1/4 inch).
- Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.
- Place cookies onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool completely on baking sheets before frosting.
- For the icing: In a large bowl, whisk together 4 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon almond extract, and 1/2 cup evaporated milk until smooth and creamy.
- Add more evaporated milk, a teaspoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Divide icing into smaller bowls and add food coloring as desired.
- Frost cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles, candies, etc.
- Let decorated cookies sit for about 2 hours to allow the icing to set before storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
91 g
Sugar
1301g
Fat
349g
Carbs
168g
