Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft, chewy, and chocolatey. Sour cream makes these cookies super soft. The recipe is very easy.
Why These Cookies Are Great
These cookies are a dream come true. They are flavorful without much effort. They don’t use brown butter. Brown butter would clash with the sour cream’s tangy texture. This makes the recipe quicker and simpler. No chilling time is needed.
“Enjoy these soft, chewy, and chocolatey cookies anytime.”🍪
but my previous sour cream cookie recipe with a few ingredients is also very delicious.
Ingredients Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies
- ½ cup butter, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Mixing the Dough
- In the bowl of your stand mixer, use the paddle attachment to beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until combined.
- Add the egg, vanilla, sour cream, salt, and baking soda. Mix until smooth, scraping the sides as needed.
- Turn the mixer to low and add the flour. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
Baking
- Scoop the dough using a 2-tablespoon-sized scoop or spoon.
- Drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes.
Cooling
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Can I Use Sour Cream Instead of Butter in Cookies🍪?
Yes, you can use sour cream to replace half of the butter in a cookie recipe.
Why It Works
- Similar to Greek Yogurt: Sour cream works like Greek yogurt in baking.
- Prevents Waste: It’s a good way to use up sour cream before it goes bad.
Using sour cream adds a unique flavor and helps keep cookies moist and tender.
What Makes These Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies Different?
These cookies don’t use brown butter. Instead, they use sour cream, giving them a unique flavor and texture. The sour cream makes the fat ratio higher, resulting in light, crispy edges and a soft, gooey middle.
This difference makes them stand out from normal chocolate chip cookies. Their unique flavor and texture make them a favorite to bake.
What Does Sour Cream Do in Baking?
Sour cream performs several functions in baking. It acts as a tenderizer, leavened, and flavor builder.
Functions in Baking
- Tenderizer: It makes baked goods softer and tenderer.
- Leavener: It helps dough rise and become fluffy.
- Flavor Builder: Its smooth, tangy flavor adds a unique taste to recipes.
Common Uses
Sour cream is used in both savory and sweet recipes. Its tangy flavor enhances the taste of baked goods, making them unique and delicious.
Biggest Tip for Baking Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies
Take cookies out of the oven when they still look slightly underdone.
Why It Works
Cookies continue to cook from residual heat after you take them out. This helps them set with crispy edges and a tender center.
Avoiding Dry Cookies
Baking cookies too long makes them dry and crumbly. This tip applies to all cookies, not just sour cream chocolate chip cookies. Following this tip ensures your cookies stay soft and delicious for days.
if you enjoyed the Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies please rate it 5 stars and share it with loved ones.
i hope this recipe brings as much joy to your home as it does to mine.🍪
share your baking stories below. tag us on social media instagram, facebook, and pinterest with the username “crispy cookies.” for a chance to be featured. explore our website for more recipes and inspiration.
Happy Baking🍪
Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter room temperature
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar packed
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Mixing the Dough
- In the bowl of your stand mixer, use the paddle attachment to beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until combined.
- Add the egg, vanilla, sour cream, salt, and baking soda. Mix until smooth, scraping the sides as needed.
- Turn the mixer to low and add the flour. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
Baking
- Scoop the dough using a 2-tablespoon-sized scoop or spoon.
- Drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes.
Cooling
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
