Imagine a cookie so delicate, so perfectly crisp, that it practically dissolves on your tongue with a rich, buttery essence. These Sour Cream Spritz Cookies are not just another holiday treat – they're a culinary experience that will transform your home baking game forever! With their elegant shape and irresistible texture, these cookies are guaranteed to impress everyone from casual snackers to serious dessert connoisseurs.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 48 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line several baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add the egg to the butter mixture and beat until fully incorporated. Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Prepare a cookie press with your desired disk shape. Fill the cookie press with the dough, ensuring no air pockets remain.
- Press cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart. If desired, sprinkle with colored sugar or decorative sprinkles.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are very lightly golden but the centers remain pale.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the smoothest, most consistent dough.
- Use a high-quality cookie press and keep it clean between batches for perfect cookie shapes.
- Don't overmix the dough, as this can make the cookies tough instead of tender.
- For consistent sizing, press cookies at the same pressure and duration each time.
- If the dough becomes too soft while working, refrigerate it for 10-15 minutes to firm up.
- Experiment with different disk shapes to create varied cookie designs.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before storing to maintain their crisp texture.
- Store in a single layer or with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 95kcal
Carbohydrates: 9g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 20mg
