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Lofthouse Style Soft Sugar Cookies

Lofthouse Style Soft Sugar Cookies are soft, pillowy cookies topped with thick frosting, reminiscent of childhood celebrations. They are easy to make and customizable for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 3-4 tablespoons heavy cream (for frosting)
  • Food coloring (as desired)
  • Sprinkles (for decoration)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture. Beat until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed just until combined.
  6. Using a large cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but cookies are still pale.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the frosting by beating softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until fluffy.
  10. Once cookies are completely cool, spread frosting generously on top and add sprinkles.

Notes

Ensure to measure flour correctly to avoid dense cookies. Don't overbake; cookies should be pale and slightly underdone in the center. Store unfrosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.