Are you ready for the recipe for the best soft sugar cookies? We have it for you today!!
Valentine’s Day always gets me wanting for some soft, delicious sugar cookies! So, each year I try to whip up at least two batches of these before the day passes us by. So, we thought we’d pass along this favorite recipe to you.
This easy sugar cookies recipe is going to be your new favorite! They are a soft, fluffy cookie with a hint of almond. I wish I had some right now. haha. I guess it’s time to get baking.
Here’s what you’ll need for the softest sugar cookies:
- FOR COOKIES
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp almond extract (you can use regular vanilla if you aren't a fan of almond)
- 6 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- FOR FROSTING
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp almond extract
- ¼ cup milk
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Beat sugar, sour cream, butter and eggs for 2 minutes.
- Then, add dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Mixture will still be sticky.
- Cover and chill for 20-30 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour on your work surface and roll out dough to about ¼ inch thick. (Note: the less flour you use, the softer your cookies will be.)
- Bake 8-10 minutes.
- Frosting Instructions:
- Cream your butter until fluffy.
- Add powdered sugar and beat until well blended.
- Add remaining ingredients and beat on high until frosting is fluffy.
I’m telling you, these cookies are one-of-a-kind! They will make the perfect gift for just about anyone. Put some on a plate and wrap them up with a bow and you are sure to make someone feel very loved.
Enjoy!
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What else could we use instead of Almond. My daughter is allergic to all nuts.
Vanilla extract would work too!! 🙂
These look so cute and I bet they taste really good too!
Aleeha xXx
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They are really good… it’s that extra touch of almond I think. Delicious! 🙂
Oh, I’m a sucker for a good sugar cookie. I’m definitely going to try these soon! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
They are so GOOD Amy!! 🙂
What kind of butter should I use? I always am nervous to decide salted or unsalted when the recipe doesn’t specify.
Hi there! We’ve used both and I can’t really tell a difference. So you are good either way. 🙂
Ooeh these look incredible! And so cute for Valentines Day!
x Annabelle
travelsandtea.com
The easiest dough I’ve ever worked with! They puff up in the oven and are so light and fluffy! Great recipe and Thank You for sharing!!!
Excellent dough to work with! They bake light and fluffy! I split the teaspoon of almond extract with vanilla and they have a hint of almond, very nice cookie! Thank you for sharing!!!
Turned out so good! Thanks for sharing! Do you know if you can freeze the dough?
Hm… I’m not sure about that. Sorry. Glad you liked the recipe though. 🙂
How long does the icing need to dry before stacking or placing in a treat bag?
This is my go-to holiday sugar cookie recipe. It is the softest and delicate yet durable enough to frost with the kids, i highly recommend this recipe, it was my dad’s favorite too.