How to Make Lemon Sour Cream Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to baking, nothing beats the zesty flavor of lemon in a cookie. It adds a refreshing touch and a burst of citrus that's absolutely delightful. If you're a fan of sour cream and lemon, then you're going to love this recipe for Lemon Sour Cream Cookies. They're tender, soft, and bursting with lemon flavor. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from a casual snack to a fancy tea party.

One of the best parts about these cookies is that they're incredibly easy to make. ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon lemon extract (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 cookie sheets.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Cream butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed. Gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in sour cream, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon extract. Reduce speed to low; beat in dry ingredients just until blended.
  • Drop tablespoonfuls of dough on the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them 1 inch apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are set and edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool for 1 minute. Use a wide metal spatula to transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    72 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 40mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 14mg