Lofthouse Sugar Cookies
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Lofthouse Sugar Cookies
Description
The cookie dough is created by creaming softened unsalted butter and sugar until fluffy, then incorporating egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract for moisture and tang. Dry ingredients including flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and baking soda are sifted and mixed in gently to maintain softness. The dough is chilled for two hours to firm up, aiding in shape retention during baking. Using a tablespoon scoop to portion, cookies are pressed flat and baked at 375°F until just set, resulting in a soft texture that balances lightly crisp edges.
The frosting combines softened butter with powdered sugar and water, gradually whipped to a creamy consistency suitable for spreading. Once cookies are completely cooled, they are frosted evenly and can be decorated with sprinkles as desired. These sugar cookies present a delicate sweetness and tender bite, often enjoyed as celebration treats or soft sandwich-style cookies.
Ingredients
Cookie
- 1/2 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Add the butter and sugar to a stand mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until fluffy then add in the egg, sour cream and vanilla until fully combined.
- Sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and baking soda then add it to the stand mixer until just combined then refrigerate the cookie dough for 2 hours until completely chilled.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and using a tablespoon scoop add the cookie dough to a baking sheet on a silicone mat and press the dough down with a cup that's been dipped in powdered sugar.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes then let cool completely.
- To make frosting add the butter and powdered sugar to your stand mixer on low speed until mostly combined then raise speed to medium and add in water 1 tablespoon at a time until creamy enough to spread.
- Frost completely cooled cookies and if desired add sprinkles.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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