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🍪 Urmacher Sugar Cookies (Family Recipe)

By Bettie Saccardo — Updated with sour cream for the BEST soft, non-spreading sugar cookie!

🌟 Introduction

These sugar cookies are a treasured family recipe that has been passed down for generations. The secret to their perfect texture is the addition of sour cream, which makes the cookies soft, rich, and slightly tangy — without being overly sweet.

They don’t spread while baking, which makes them perfect for cutting into shapes. This year, instead of using canned frosting, the cookies were topped with homemade buttercream, and the result was unbelievably delicious. Whether you decorate them or simply slather on frosting like my son suggested — these cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

🧁 Ingredients

1 ½ cups sugar
1 cup butter (softened)
½ cup milk
3 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla
4 tsp baking powder
Dash of nutmeg
Approximately 4 cups flour (add as needed until dough is stiff)

🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cream Butter and Sugar

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Add Eggs

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

3. Add Sour Cream, Vanilla & Nutmeg

Mix in the sour cream, vanilla, and nutmeg until fully incorporated.

4. Add Baking Powder

Stir in the baking powder.

5. Add Flour and Milk

Begin alternating flour and milk, adding enough flour to form a stiff dough.

6. Roll and Cut

On a floured surface, roll dough to about ½ inch thick.
Use cookie cutters to cut shapes.

7. Bake

Bake at 375°F until golden brown on the bottoms.

8. Frost

Cool completely, then frost with buttercream or cream cheese frosting.

🔥 Method

Creaming method: The butter and sugar are creamed together to create a fluffy base.
Soft dough formation: Adding sour cream ensures the dough stays moist and soft.
No spread baking: The stiff dough prevents spreading, giving clean edges.
Baked at high heat: 375°F ensures a quick bake with a golden bottom.

🏛️ History

This recipe comes from the Urmacher family, passed down through the years and loved by generations.
It started as a simple sugar cookie but evolved into a beloved holiday tradition. Adding sour cream is a modern twist that improves texture and flavor — and has become a staple in the family’s holiday cookie lineup.

🍪 Formation

The cookie dough is formed into a stiff dough, which makes it perfect for:

Cutting shapes
Maintaining structure
Baking evenly without spreading

🎉 Conclusion

These sugar cookies are more than just a dessert — they’re a family tradition.
The sour cream addition makes them uniquely soft, and the buttercream frosting makes them irresistible. Whether you decorate them or simply slather on frosting like my son does, they are guaranteed to bring smiles and happy memories.