Dec 5th “SOUR CREAM COOKIES”

This Is The One Holiday Tradition I Look Forward To The Most

Take your holiday baking to the next level with this recipe for my all-time favorite cookies. They’re a guaranteed win as a gift (if you can manage to save any!)

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Chilling Time 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes

Servings: 24 cookies

INGREDIENTS:

COOKIES

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract

FROSTING

2 cups powdered sugar
2 Tbsp butter softened
1 tsp vanilla
2-3 Tbsp milk
4-5 drops food coloring

INSTRUCTIONS:

Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a mixing bowl and stir to combine.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the shortening and sugar together on medium-high speed until soft and fluffy.
With the mixer running, add the eggs one at a time.
Add the sour cream and vanilla and mix until creamy.
Reduce to low speed and add the dry mixture 1/3 at a time until evenly mixed.
Chill the dough in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
Divide the dough into two halves.
Roll the first half out on a floured surface until it’s a little over 1/4″ thick.
Cut out cookies with a floured cookie cutter, and use a spatula to transfer them to the baking sheet.
Repeat with the other half of the dough, then bake the cookies at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, or until just beginning to brown around the edges.
Move cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Prepare the frosting, adding powdered sugar or a splash of milk as necessary to achieve thick, fluffy frosting.
Spread the frosting generously over the cookies and top with sprinkles.