Description
Delicious sugar cookies perfect for decorating with vibrant buttercream flowers, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Buttercream frosting (for piping)
- Food coloring (optional, for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, blending until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the sour cream until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Use buttercream frosting to pipe beautiful flowers on top of the cooled cookies.
Notes
For variation, try almond or lemon extract instead of vanilla. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg