Cut Out Sugar Cookies

This Cut Out Sugar Cookies recipe makes the best soft sugar cookies, thanks to sour cream! These decorated sugar cookies are a Christmas staple!

This recipe costs about $6.36 to make and yields 5-6 dozen cookies, all depending upon your cookie cutters’ size.

Ingredients AND ESTIMATED COST

– All-purpose flour – $0.86 – Baking powder – $0.07 – Baking soda – $0.01 – Salt – $0.01 – Vanilla extract – $0.62 – Unsalted butter – $1.62 – Granulated sugar – $0.45 – Large eggs – $0.20 – Sour cream – $1.44 – Powdered sugar – $0.87 – Light corn syrup – $0.18 – Milk –  $0.03

PER SERVING COST: $0.11

TOTAL PREP TIME: $6.36

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have.

Step-by-step instructions!

Follow our easy instructions for success!

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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

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In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs and beat until well combined.

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Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, until well combined.

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Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.

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When baking, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Knead the dough, about ¼ of the dough at a time. Roll until about ⅛ - ¼ inch thick. Cut dough with cookie cutters.

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