Sour Cream Butter Horns Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible, buttery goodness of these Sour Cream Butter Horns! This treasured family recipe delivers crispy, flaky layers of pure delight. While requiring a 4-hour (or overnight) chill time for the dough, the baking process is surprisingly quick, resulting in a cookie that's worth every minute of waiting. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any occasion calling for a touch of homemade sweetness.

Prep Time 240 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 64.7 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sour Cream Butter Horns

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How to Make Sour Cream Butter Horns

  1. In a large bowl, cut 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened unsalted margarine into 3 cups of all-purpose flour using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add 1 large egg yolk and 1/2 cup of sour cream to the flour-margarine mixture. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Shape the dough into 4 equal-sized balls. Wrap each ball in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, roll each chilled dough ball into a thin 12-inch circle.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
  6. Sprinkle the nut mixture evenly over each rolled-out dough circle.
  7. Cut each circle into 16 equal-sized triangles.
  8. Starting at the wide end of each triangle, roll it up tightly towards the point.
  9. Place the rolled butter horns onto ungreased baking sheets.
  10. Brush the tops of the horns with the beaten egg white. Sprinkle with a little extra nut mixture, if desired.
  11. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

4g

Carbs

1g