The Softest Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

1 C. Butter Softened
2 Eggs
1 t. Baking Soda
1 t. Baking Powder
1 t. Salt
1 1/4 C. Sour Cream
1 1/2 C. Sugar
4 1/2 C. Flour
2 t. Vanilla

Step 1

Cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.

Step 2

Add in Eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 3

Add dry ingredients in slowly, mixing after each addition.

Step 4

Blend in sour cream and vanilla. Mix well.

Step 5

Cover and cool in the refrigerator for one hour. (I cheat and cool it in my freezer for 10 min!)

Step 6

Roll out dough on floured area. About 1/4 inch thick. Don't add too much flower, just enough for the dough not to stick on your surface.

Step 7

Cut out shapes with a cookie cutter. Line parchment paper on a cookie sheet. Place cut out cookies about an inch apart on the cookie sheet.

Step 8

Bake 8 or 9 minutes at 350 degrees. Do not over bake. This is one key for soft sugar cookies.

Step 9

Let them cool for a few minutes before moving to a cooling rack. Use a metal spatula to move the cookies.

Step 10

Add your favorite frosting. We loved adding strawberry and vanilla frosting for these heart shaped valentine cookies.

Serve on a heart shaped doilies lined tray! Such a fun Valentine treat to take to a family party. We love decorating these soft sugar cookies at Valentine class parties.