The Softest Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: The Softest Sugar Cookies Recipe
Total time: 8 hrs 55 mins
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup butter, softened; 1.5 cups white sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.5 cup sour cream

Indulge in the softest sugar cookies ever, thanks to the addition of sour cream! Rolling them slightly thicker and avoiding overbaking ensures they remain perfectly moist. Customize with cookie cutters for any festive event!

Total time8 hrs 55 mins
Prep time30 mins
Cook time20 mins
Yield4 dozen, 48

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Instructions

Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside this dry mixture.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and sour cream until everything is well combined. Gradually stir in the sifted dry ingredients. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight.
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to a thickness of approximately 1/4 inch. Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into your desired shapes. Place the cut-out cookies about 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 103 kcal
Fat Content: 5 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 6 g
Sodium Content: 75 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Cholesterol Content: 15 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 14 g
Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g