Sour Cream Drop Cookies
Sour cream drop cookies are a delightful and unique twist on the classic drop cookie. These soft and tender cookies are made with sour cream, which gives them a rich and tangy flavor that sets them apart from other cookie recipes. The addition of sour cream also creates a moist and cake-like texture, making these cookies a melt-in-your-mouth treat.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
7 mins
Total Time:
27 mins
Servings:
33
Yield:
5 1/2 dozen cookies
Ingredients
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
Step 2
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg together into a bowl.
Step 3
Beat 1 1/2 cups sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition; blend in sour cream and lemon extract. Gradually stir flour mixture into creamed butter mixture until dough is combined.
Step 4
Drop dough by rounded tablespoons, about 3 inches apart, onto the prepared baking sheets.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown around the edges, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar over cookies; top with walnuts and raisins. Continue baking until bottoms of cookies begin to brown, 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
146
Calories
7g
Fat
19g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Complement
The ingredients for sour cream drop cookies are simple and common, making them an easy and accessible recipe for bakers of all skill levels. The dough is mixed together and dropped by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet, creating perfectly round and uniform cookies. Once baked, the cookies have a slightly crispy edge and a soft, pillowy center. They can be enjoyed on their own or with a cup of coffee or tea for a delightful snack. With their unique flavor and texture, sour cream drop cookies are sure to become a new favorite in your cookie repertoire.
