How to Make Soft Sugar Cookies V - A Step-by-Step Guide

Soft sugar cookies are a classic treat that everyone loves. Their delicate texture and sweet flavor make them perfect for any occasion, whether it's a holiday gathering, a birthday party, or just a simple afternoon snack. This recipe for soft sugar cookies is the perfect balance of sweetness and softness, making them absolutely irresistible.

When you take your first bite into one of these soft sugar cookies, you'll be greeted with a chewy, moist center and a slight crispness around th...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, vanilla and sour cream until well blended. Stir in the sifted ingredients. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    103 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 75mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 18mg