These White Velvet Sugar Cookies are soft, delicate treats perfect for any occasion. The addition of sour cream gives them a unique texture and flavor that will have everyone asking for the recipe.
Author:nadia
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:24 cookies 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
1cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 3/4cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
Preheat the oven and prepare the baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch.
Mix dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
Shape and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, place on the baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 9–11 minutes until set.
Cool and serve: Let cool on the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra elegance, top with powdered sugar or a vanilla glaze once cooled.