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Sour Cream Cookies

These sour cream cookies have that perfect soft and crumbly texture combined with the sweetness of the vanilla frosting.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 36

Ingredients
  

Sour Cream Cookies

  • 1 Cup butter softened.
  • 1 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1 ¾ Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ Teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 6 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 ½ Teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt

Frosting

  • ½ Cup Butter
  • ½ Cup Vegetable Shortening
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 4 Cups Powdered Sugar
  • 5 Tablespoon Milk
  • Pink Food Coloring
  • Sprinkles as desired

Instructions
 

Sour Cream Cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 400° Fahrenheit.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sour cream, and sugar until smooth, fluffy, and light in color.
  • Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until just combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • One cup at a time, add the flour mixture into the butter mixture. Make sure ingredients are fully combined before adding the next batch of the flour mixture.
  • Divide dough into multiple 2-inch (ish) balls and chill for 5 to 10 minutes until firm. Smooth out each ball and press down with a flat surface (i.e., a glass or a scraper).
  • Bake cookies for 7-9 minutes. The cookies should be just beginning to set, and the bottoms will be lightly browned. Remove cookies from the baking tray and let cool completely before frosting.

Frosting

  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, vegetable shortening, and vanilla extract.
  • Slowly add the powdered sugar a few tablespoons at a time, mixing until smooth after each addition.
  • Add in milk and good coloring and beat until the mixture has become fluffy and smooth.
  • Spread onto the cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles as desired.
  • Enjoy!!!