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Sour Cream Cookies Recipe

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3.9 from 12 reviews

Sour Cream Cookies are light, fluffy cookies with a cake-like texture and just the right amount of sweetness from brown sugar and vanilla. These cookies can be customized by adding chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit for extra flavor and texture.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 70 cookies

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 cups light brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

Add-ins

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (can also substitute with raisins, chopped dates, dried fruit, or nuts)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and light brown sugar for about two minutes until well blended. The mixture will be granular rather than smooth due to the high sugar content, which is normal.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the pure vanilla extract to infuse the batter with flavor.
  4. Mix in Sour Cream and Milk: Add the sour cream and whole milk to the wet mixture and mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix to keep a tender cookie texture.
  7. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips. The batter will be very sticky and thick.
  8. Shape and Place Dough: Using a medium (tablespoon size) cookie scoop, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each mound at least an inch apart as the cookies will barely spread during baking.
  9. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.

Notes

  • You can use mini chocolate chips if preferred, but regular size chips create a better texture and flavor balance.
  • These cookies are delicious when stored in the refrigerator and eaten cold; chilling enhances the chocolate texture and overall taste.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/sour-cream-cookies-recipe/