Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Stepwise Method:
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies bake evenly and achieve that delightful golden edge.
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
- Step 3: In a separate bowl, using your electric mixer, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Step 4: Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract, blending until combined.
- Step 5: Add the sour cream to the mixture and mix until smooth. This step is crucial for that soft, tender cookie texture.
- Step 6: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tougher cookies.
- Step 7: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them a few inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft. Remove them from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- Step 9: In a mixing bowl, combine the room temperature unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth, adding heavy cream a tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired frosting consistency.
- Step 10: Once the cookies are completely cooled, generously frost each cookie with icing. If desired, add food coloring to your frosting for a pop of color and top them with sprinkles for an extra festive touch.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For longer storage, freeze unfrosted cookies for up to three months.
- Frosted cookies can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week; however, they are best enjoyed fresh.