Sour Cream Sugar Cookie Cut Outs Recipe

These melt-in-your-mouth Sour Cream Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs are a holiday baking MUST! My family's favorite since 1996, this recipe is incredibly versatile and easy to customize. The sour cream adds a delightful tang, perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the sugar. Roll, cut, and bake these delicate cookies to perfection, then unleash your creativity with colorful glazes, royal icing, or sprinkles. Add a touch of lemon oil, vanilla, almond extract, or even a hint of spice for unique flavor combinations. Whether it's Christmas, birthdays, or any special occasion, these cookies are guaranteed to impress!

Prep Time 60 mins

Cook Time 185 mins

Calories 69.4 kcal

Protein 1g

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Ingredients for Sour Cream Sugar Cookie Cut Outs

1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
Crisco
All Purpose Flour
1 cup sugar (for glaze)
1 large egg
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon lemon oil (or 1 teaspoon vanilla, almond, or rosewater extract; or 1 teaspoon cinnamon, cardamom, or ground lavender)

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How to Make Sour Cream Sugar Cookie Cut Outs

Beat 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1/2 cup shortening for about 30 seconds until light and fluffy.
Add 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon lemon oil (or 1 teaspoon vanilla, almond, or rosewater extract; or 1 teaspoon cinnamon, cardamom, or ground lavender), and 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
Beat until thoroughly combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Gradually beat in the remaining 1 1/2 cups of flour until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough in half.
Cover and chill for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to handle easily.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out each half of the dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
Use your favorite cookie cutters (dipped in flour to prevent sticking) to cut out shapes.
Place cookies onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 5-6 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
Carefully slide the parchment paper with the cookies onto a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes.
Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
**For the Glaze (Optional):**
Combine 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil until the mixture starts to thicken (forms a thread when lifted from the pot).
Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup powdered sugar.
If the icing thickens too much, add a few drops of water at a time to adjust consistency.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sour Cream Sugar Cookie Cut Outs?

Sour Cream Sugar Cookie Cut Outs takes about 245 minutes from start to finish — roughly 60 minutes to prepare and 185 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sour Cream Sugar Cookie Cut Outs?

Sour Cream Sugar Cookie Cut Outs has approximately 69.4 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 5 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sour Cream Sugar Cookie Cut Outs?

The key ingredients for Sour Cream Sugar Cookie Cut Outs are Butter, Crisco, All Purpose Flour, Sugar, Egg, Sour Cream. See the full list with measurements above.