Stepwise Method:

• Step 1: Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies bake evenly and achieve that perfect golden-brown color.
• Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of room temperature butter with 1 cup of granulated sugar. Using an electric mixer, cream them together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
• Step 3: Add Egg and Extracts: Add 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
• Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon of table salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg.
• Step 5: Mix Dry Ingredients with Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with 1 cup of sour cream. Start and end with the dry mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
• Step 6: Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Leave some space between each cookie, as they will spread while baking. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
• Step 7: Cool the Cookies: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
• Step 8: Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: While the cookies cool, prepare the frosting. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 block of room temperature cream cheese and 4 tablespoons of room temperature butter. Beat until smooth. Gradually add 4 oz of powdered sugar, mixing until combined. Then, add 1 tablespoon of sour cream, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract. If the frosting is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach the desired consistency.
• Step 9: Frost the Cookies: Once the cookies have cooled completely, generously frost each cookie with the cream cheese frosting using a spatula. Feel free to decorate with sprinkles or nuts for an added touch!