Lofthouse Sugar Cookies Recipe
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Lofthouse Sugar Cookies Recipe
Description
The cookie dough is prepared by creaming butter with sugar until fluffy, incorporating eggs one at a time, then adding sour cream and flavor extracts for moisture and depth. Dry ingredients including flour, cornstarch, baking soda, powder, cream of tartar, and salt are sifted and mixed on low speed to preserve the light texture. Chilling the dough for at least an hour firms it up for easier handling and prevents excessive spreading during baking.
Balls of dough are placed on parchment-lined sheets, then pressed gently flat using the bottom of a floured and sprayed glass for uniform thickness. Baking at 375°F for 8-11 minutes produces cookies with soft centers and lightly set edges. After cooling completely, the frosting made by creaming butter with powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream is applied. The frosting is smooth and thick, lending a rich sweetness that complements the cookie base. Food coloring can be added for visual appeal.
These cookies are suitable for celebrations or as a sweet treat, known for their soft texture and creamy frosting topping.
Ingredients
Cookie
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 egg room temp
- 2/3 cups sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/4 tsp salt
Frosting
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 8 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- Food Coloring
Instructions
Cookie
- In your stand mixer (or with a hand mixer) cream sugar and butter until fluffy.
- Add each egg, one at a time, beating after each egg until well combined.
- Add sour cream and vanilla and beat well.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in your mixer, and mix on LOW until combined.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- After chilling, scoop out 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball (dough will be sticky).
- Place onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Use the bottom of a glass cup and spray with cooking spray, then dip in flour and press cookie dough balls down.
- Bake for 8-11 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
Frosting:
- Make frosting by first creaming together the butter until fluffy. Add vanilla and 4 cups of powdered sugar. Add heavy cream and more powdered sugar until it is the consistency you desire. Beat until smooth and add any food coloring, if desired.
- Frost and add sprinkles right away.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 398kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 218mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 606IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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