Dairy Free Sour Cream Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

Total time1 hr 37 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time12 min

Dairy Free Sour Cream Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

These classic cut-out cookies are the kind you roll, cut into fun shapes, and decorate for whatever holiday or celebration is on the calendar. The dough comes together with a mix of pantry staples and gets its lovely tender texture from a chilled rest before rolling, so the shapes hold crisp, clean edges once baked. A touch of vanilla and almond extract keeps the flavor warm and a little bakery-style, while a smooth, pourable icing sets into a firm, glossy finish once it's spread or piped on top. They bake up with just-set edges and soft centers, the sweet spot for a cookie that's sturdy enough to decorate but still melts in your mouth. This one's a solid pick for a dairy free cookie tray, from the mixing bowl all the way to the icing.

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Ingredients

24 servings

For the cookies

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
King Arthur Baking Company Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Gold Medal Flour All-Purpose Unbleached - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill Organic All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Pillsbury Best Flour All Purpose - 5 Lb
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1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
¾ cup granulated sugar
3 tbsp full-fat sour cream
2 tbsp whole milk
Chef's tip
Use plain, unsweetened soy milk, measured 1:1. It's one of the most reliable milk swaps and works in sauces, custards, and baked goods. For hot or acidic drinks, a barista-style soy milk resists curdling.
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp almond extract (optional)

For the icing

2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
3–4 tbsp whole milk
Chef's tip
Use plain, unsweetened soy milk, measured 1:1. It's one of the most reliable milk swaps and works in sauces, custards, and baked goods. For hot or acidic drinks, a barista-style soy milk resists curdling.
½ tsp vanilla extract
gel food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly combined. Set aside.
2
Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a stand mixer or hand mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

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