Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened (113g))
  • 1 cup sugar ((200g))
  • ⅓ cup sour cream ((80g))
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour ((375g))
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter ((113g))
  • 1 cup powdered sugar ((125g))
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • food coloring (optional)
  • sprinkles, for decorating (optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Combine butter and sugar in large bowl and beat with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add sour cream, stir well.
  • Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Stir well.
  • In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet until well-combined.
  • Roll dough into 1 ½ Tablespoon-sized ball and place on prepared cookie sheet.  Use your fingers to gently flatten (if dough sticks to your fingers, wet them first)
  • Bake on 375F for 6-8 minutes. If cookies puff while cooking, use the clean bottom of a glass to gently re-flatten. Allow cookies to cool while you prepare your frosting.