Cookies & BarsNo. 1490 · The 2026 edition
Sooo Good Sugar Cookies
These soft, puffy sugar cookies get their irresistible texture from sour cream and a long chill in the fridge.
Our own summary of the original by Melissa — the full post and photos live at sofestive.com.
These sugar cookies are remarkably soft and puffy thanks to sour cream and a long refrigeration step. The dough is rolled on powdered sugar for a delicate sweetness, then baked just until puffy. Perfect for cutouts or simple drop cookies, they're a crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
Directions
- Combine all dry ingredients by sifting them together in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, sour cream, and eggs. Then mix in vanilla and lemon juice (leaving out the juice is optional).
- Add about 2 cups of the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix well. Slowly incorporate the rest of the flour mixture until fully combined.
- Refrigerate the dough for several hours, or even overnight—the longer chilling time yields better results. When ready to bake, roll the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch on a surface dusted with powdered sugar.
- Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes, just until the cookies puff up. Avoid overbaking.
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