Puffy Sugar Cookies
Soft, fluffy, and irresistibly sweet, Puffy Sugar Cookies are the ultimate treat for cookie lovers who crave a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Made with creamy sour cream for extra moisture and a tender crumb, these cookies strike the perfect balance between buttery richness and classic vanilla flavor. Topped with a sprinkle of colorful sugar or your favorite festive decorations, they’re as pretty as they are delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, this recipe yields 30 cookies that are perfect for holiday gatherings, bake sales, or simply satisfying your everyday sweet tooth. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice, this no-fuss recipe ensures soft, pillowy cookies every time.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Sour cream
- 0 Optional: sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract and sour cream until smooth.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix the dough.
Step 6
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky, so no need to flatten them.
Step 7
If desired, sprinkle the tops of the cookies with sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden, and the tops look set. Do not overbake to keep them soft and puffy.
Step 9
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1137.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4576.5 |
| Total Fat 228.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 140.3g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 946.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2334.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 594.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 314.7g | |
| Protein 55.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 196.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 309.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 591.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories