Lofthouse Cookies (Soft Sugar Cookies)

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Why You’ll Love This Lofthouse Cookies Recipe

• One batch makes 48 large cookies, which makes this recipe great for cookie exchanges, gatherings, and sharing.
• Inspired by the famous Lofthouse cookies, these soft sugar cookies are pillowy soft, extra fluffy, and just the right amount of sweet. 
• Easily customizable with food coloring and toppings, this is one sugar cookie that fits the bill for every occasion! 
• Quick and easy to whip up, these treats are an excellent way to get the kids involved in the kitchen. 
• A family favorite, these soft sugar cookies make for superb cookie platter additions, holiday gifts, or lunchbox treats. 

How to Make this Soft Sugar Cookies Recipe

We’ve made so many batches of these Lofthouse cookies over the years that we’ve lost count, but they’re always super fun to make and are a great way to get the whole family involved in the kitchen, especially around the holidays! 

1. Combine the dry ingredients. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 
2. Beat. Add the sour cream, sugar, butter, eggs, and almond extract to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until the ingredients are well combined. 
3. Fold. Using a spatula, gently fold the dry ingredients into the bowl with the sour cream mixture until they are smooth and fully combined. 
4. Chill. Cover the bowl, and place it in the fridge for about an hour or until the dough is firm enough to roll out – it’s important to chill the dough for easy rolling cutting.
5. Form the soft sugar cookies. On a lightly floured working surface, divide the dough into quarters. Roll them out one at a time until they are roughly ⅓ inch thick. Then, use a cookie cutter to cut out circles. 
6. Bake. Place the cookies on a parchment paper or a silicone-lined baking sheet. Bake until the cookies are fluffy and pale golden in color. Take care not to over-bake these.

Fluffy Buttercream Frosting

The buttercream frosting here is light, fluffy, and perfect for piping! Use any food coloring and sprinkles you’d like, in order to create the perfect look for any occasion throughout the year.

Here’s How:

1. Using a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, whisk the butter until it is light and fluffy. Mix in the sugar until smooth.
2. Then, add the remaining ingredients except for the milk, and whisk on medium-high speed. Slowly mix in a tablespoon of milk at a time until your desired consistency is reached. 
3. If desired, stir food coloring into the frosting. Then, frost your cookies, and decorate them with sprinkles, candy pieces, and more. 

Make Ahead and Storage Options

These Lofthouse cookies are one recipe you’ll be making again and again…and again. In fact, they’re so popular, we often make two batches and freeze one for later! Luckily, both the dough and the baked cookies store super well. Just follow the tips below. 

Baked Cookies: Stored in an airtight container, baked and frosted cookies will stay fresh at room temperature for up to 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Alternatively, you can wrap each Lofthouse cookie individually, and freeze them for 2-3 weeks. If you do plan on freezing them, we recommend leaving the frosting off until just before serving.

Cookie Dough: To prepare in advance, prepare the dough, cover it in a bowl, and store it in the fridge for 2-3 days. Or, for a longer-lasting option, shape the cookies, and place them on a baking sheet in the freezer until they are solid. Then, transfer them to a sealable bag for up to 3 months. 

Frosting: Keep leftover or pre-made frosting in an airtight container in the fridge, it will stay fresh for 3-4 weeks. Just be sure to let it come to room temperature before spreading it on your cookies. 

More to Bake and Eat

• Lemon Pudding Cookies – Full of irresistible lemon flavor, these pudding cookies are perfect for sharing with friends. 
• Soft Funfetti Cookies – Festive and tasty, this dessert can be made ahead of time and baked in minutes whenever a craving hits. 
• Thick, Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies – Even tastier than your local bakery’s, these are the most scrumptious oatmeal cookies we’ve ever had the privilege of sinking our teeth into. 
• Chewy M&M Cookie Bars – Made with all the flavor of M&M cookies but so much easier to create, these bars are always a crowd-pleasing dessert.  
• Andes Mint Cookies – Tender, chocolatey, and full of refreshing mint flavor, these treats are a dream come true! 

Also Try White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies 

Lofthouse Cookies | Soft Sugar Cookies

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Made with a secret ingredient, these Lofthouse cookies are extra fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and topped with a sweet buttercream frosting for a truly decadent soft sugar cookie dessert. Whip them up for birthdays, holiday parties, and more!

Prep Time: 25 minutes mins

Cook Time: 8 minutes mins

Total Time: 33 minutes mins

Servings: 48 cookies

Author: Amy Dong

Ingredients  

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• 6 cups all purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ teaspoon table salt
• 1 cup whole sour cream
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup salted butter, slightly softened*
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

For the Frosting:

• 1 cup salted butter, slightly softened*
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• ½ tsp almond extract
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 2 TB milk

Instructions

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to combine. Set aside.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed, beat the sour cream, sugar, butter, eggs, and almond extract until well combined.
• Using a spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the sour cream mixture until fully combined. The dough will be somewhat sticky. Cover the bowl, and chill the dough in the fridge for an hour or until it is firm enough to roll out.
• Lightly flour a working surface. Divide the chilled dough into four even quarters, and roll out one quarter at a time, keeping the remaining dough in the fridge until ready to use. Roll each quarter to ¼ inch thickness, and use a cookie cutter 2-inch in diameter to cut out circles.
• Preheat the oven to 350F, and position the rack on the lower middle position.

  Arrange the cookie circles on parchment or silicone-lined baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each cookie. Bake 8-10 minutes or until the cookies are a light golden-pale color. Do not over-bake!

  Cool on the cookie sheet 10-15 minutes before transferring the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Make Frosting: In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whisk the butter for 3-4 minutes or until it is light and fluffy.

  Add the sugar, and continue to whisk until well combined. Add the almond extract, vanilla extract, and salt, and whisk on medium-high speed until fully incorporated.

  Add one tablespoon of milk at a time until the desired consistency is achieved. If desired, whisk in food coloring.
• Once cookies are fully cooled, frost the cookies, and top with sprinkles.

Notes

• Frosted cookies can be kept at moderate room temperature in airtight container for a few days.
• Unfrosted cookies can be wrapped airtight and frozen for a couple of weeks. Leftover frosting can be chilled in airtight container for future use (will need to come to room temp before using.)
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Nutrition (per serving)

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 287IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Method: baking