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sour cream chocolate chip cookies
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5 from 1 vote

Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies

You’ll love these super soft, sweet, chocolate chip cookies that have wonderful depth of flavor that come from sour cream and cocoa essence. They are easy to make and are be a hit for everyone who tries them.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Cooling Time30 minutes
Total Time59 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sour cream chocolate chip cookies
Servings: 24
Calories: 125kcal
Author: Ros Singh

Ingredients

  • cups flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • tsp cinnamon powder
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • cup butter (softened) (150 g)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • ½ tsp cocoa essence
  • cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Cake mixer

Instructions

  • Place the butter on the countertop to soften (for about 1 - 2 hours).
  • Preheat the oven at 350°F (when the butter is soft).
  • Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt to a large bowl. Mix.
  • Add softened butter and sugar to the cake mixer.
  • Cream until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes) on medium speed.
  • Stop the mixer and scrape the sides frequently.
  • Add egg. Combine.
  • Pour in vanilla and cocoa essence. Combine.
  • Stop the cake mixer.
  • Add the flour and sour cream to the batter.
  • Mix on low speed.
  • Add the chocolate chips. Combine.
  • Line the cookie sheets with baking paper.
  • Place 2 tablespoons of batter onto the paper 2 inches apart from each other and the sides.
  • Bake in the oven for 12 to 14 minutes at 350°F.
  • Remove from oven. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack. Cool completely.