Lemon Sour Cream Cookies

These Lemon Sour Cream Cookies are soft, tangy, and irresistibly tender. The combination of zesty lemon and creamy sour cream gives them a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s perfect for tea time, brunch, or dessert.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

🍋 Soft, chewy, and full of lemon flavor
✨ Tangy twist from sour cream for extra moisture
🍪 Perfect for sharing with family and friends
👩‍🍳 Easy to make, beginner-friendly

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup sour cream
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Optional Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugars

In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

3️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients

Mix in egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and sour cream until smooth and well combined.

4️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.

5️⃣ Scoop & Bake

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.