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Soft Sugar Cookies V

SUBMITTED BY: Eileen Sieger PHOTO BY: Michelle

"These cookies, which contain sour cream, are the softest sugar cookies ever! I find that if I roll them a little thick and do not overbake, they are best and stay moist. Use whatever cookie cutters that suit the occasion!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 115 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  8 Min
READY IN  30 Min
Original recipe yield 4 dozen cookies

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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 overnight.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2006 by SUGARPLUMSCOOKIES
I used these last night to make Snowman cookies. They were absolutely delicious. I'm a very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2004 by CHICKEYMOMMA
These are delicious!! I rolled mine thicker than 1/4 inch & baked them for 6 & 1/2 minutes so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by KATERANDLEJONES
I have been searching and SEARCHING for the perfect soft sugar cookie recipe and I think this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2006 by JULESMICHY
I've been on the hunt for a great sugar cookie recipe for years. Even my grandmother's fell... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2006 by BABYCAKES291
Super sugar cookies! I made jumbo Christmas ball cut-outs (similar to the picture within the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2006 by SWEETNESS2
This made a great cookie to decorate. I didn't chill overnight and they turned out anyway. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2004 by PSNEED5
Very good sugar cookies. I added 1 1/2 t. cream of tartar, as it sets sugar cookies apart. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2008 by Fiddle Sticks
These were delicious! Soft and chewy. And, everyone that tried them loved them! Once, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2006 by AMBER R
This sugar cookie recipe is fabulous! I had been looking for a recipe for soft and chewy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by WESTIE RESCUE