Sour Cream Spritz Recipes

GRANDMA'S SOUR CREAM SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar on high until creamy.
• Add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream and beat until smooth.
• Add baking soda, baking powder and flour and beat on low until combined -- dough will be soft, almost like cake batter. THIS IS FINE.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets 2-3 inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are set.
• FrostingWith an electric mixer, beat butter until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla and milk and beat until smooth, adding additional sugar or milk to reach desired consistency (you don't want it too thin!).
• Color if desired and spread on cooled cookies.

SOUR CREAM SPRITZ COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Cream butter and sugar well. *(See note below.).
• Beat in egg yolk, sour cream and vanilla.
• Sift together dry ingredients and gradually blend into the creamed mixture.
• Fill cookie press and form cookies on ungreased cookie sheet, decorate with sprinkles, if desired.
• Bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes. Checking for a slightly set or very slightly browned cookie at 10 minutes. If needed, bake another 1-2 minutes.
• Remove cookies from baking sheet while warm & transfer to wire rack to cool.
• Decorate if desired or enjoy them plain.
• Store in an air-tight container and layered between foil or waxed paper, if needed. These cookies freeze well.