Delicious Sour Cream Cut Out Cookies

These sour cream cut out cookies are perfect for any occasion. The rich and creamy texture of the sour cream gives the cookies a soft and tender crumb. Decorate them with colorful icing for a festive touch. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these delicious cookies!

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Mix until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
5. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each portion into a disc.
6. Wrap the discs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
8. Remove one disc of dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
9. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and transfer the cutouts to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
11. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Repeat the rolling, cutting, and baking process with the remaining dough.
13. Once the cookies are completely cooled, decorate them with icing or frosting as desired.
14. Allow the icing to set before serving and enjoying!

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