Mom's Southern Cream Cookies
Delightfully soft and irresistibly tender, Mom's Southern Cream Cookies are a nostalgic treat that encapsulates the warmth of home baking. These classic cookies marry the richness of sour cream with a hint of vanilla for a melt-in-your-mouth texture and subtle sweetness that's perfect for any occasion. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, they're an easy yet impressive dessert option. The secret to their pillowy softness lies in the balanced combination of simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a generous scoop of softened butter. Whether served plain or delicately dusted with powdered sugar, these cookies are guaranteed to become a family favorite. Perfect for holiday cookie trays, afternoon snacks, or sharing with loved ones, this timeless recipe is sure to inspire smiles with every bite.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup sour cream
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.
Step 5
Add the sour cream to the wet mixture and mix until smooth.
Step 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies soft and tender.
Step 7
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 8
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn lightly golden. The centers should remain soft.
Step 9
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Serve the cookies as is, or dust them lightly with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (826.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3403.0 |
| Total Fat 228.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 140.3g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 946.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1925.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 287.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.4g | |
| Protein 55.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 196.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 308.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 587.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories