Ingredients
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- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 4 ½ tbsp (36g) cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup (99g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (56g) powdered sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ¼ cup (60g) sour cream, room temperature
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp almond extract
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
- 2 ½ cups (283g) powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ tsp salt (for frosting)
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 3 tbsp heavy cream (for frosting)
- Electric pink gel food coloring (for frosting)
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat the room temperature unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, sour cream, vanilla extract, and almond extract, then beat until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined; the dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
- Using a kitchen scale or a ¼ cup scoop, portion the dough into 2.3 oz balls, roll them until smooth, and place 4 balls on a baking sheet, spaced about 3 inches apart. Flatten each ball gently into a thick disc about ½–¾ inch in thickness.
- Bake the cookies for 11-12 minutes, or until the tops are set but still pale, avoiding any browning.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet completely before removing.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing results.
Avoid overbaking to maintain the soft texture of the cookies.
You can customize the frosting color and toppings with your favorite sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.