Homemade Lofthouse Sugar Cookies
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 27 mins
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Servings
15 cookies
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Calories
377 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Lofthouse Sugar Cookies
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These cookies are so soft, sweet, and sugary, and they're easy to decorate for holidays or parties.
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Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2¼ cups cake flour (see note)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature (1 stick)
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature (½ brick)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
For the Buttercream
- ¾ cup unsalted butter room temperature (1½ sticks)
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- Food Coloring optional
- Sprinkles optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar. Set aside.
- In another large bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the butter, cream cheese, and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg, milk, vanilla, and almond extract and mix until well combined, about 1 minute.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet and beat until just combined, about 30 seconds. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour, up to overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 325°F, and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Use a heaping 1-ounce cookie scoop to portion the dough. Roll into balls and place 2 inches apart onto the baking sheet. Flatten the top of the balls gently with your palm.
- Bake until edges are just set, but centers are still slightly underdone, 11-13 minutes. Cookies shouldn’t gain much color on top. Let cool completely on baking sheets.
- While the cookies cool, make the frosting: In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the butter until completely smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the powdered sugar and beat again until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes more. Add the heavy cream, vanilla, and salt and beat until combined. If you’d like, add food coloring and beat again to combine.
- Use an offset spatula or spoon to frost the tops of the cooled cookies with a thick amount of frosting and top with sprinkles, if desired.
Notes
- Storage: Store Lofthouse cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
- DIY Cake Flour: Measure 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Remove 2 tablespoons from the cup, then add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Whisk together and sift well before using.
- The dough needs to chill for a minimum of 1 hour in order to maintain the proper shape while baking.
- Use a cookie scoop to make the dough balls, that way all of the cookies are the same size and will bake evenly.
- Be careful not to overbake these cookies! They won't really turn golden brown as most other cookies do.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cookie
Calories
377kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
180mg
(8%)
Potassium
51mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
621IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 621IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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