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Lofthouse cookies

Soft and chewy copycat Lofthouse sugar cookies with frosting and sprinkles.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 22
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup sour cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2.5 cups all purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 tablespoons milk
  • Food coloring optional
  • Sprinkles

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix butter, sugar, and sour cream in a mixer until smooth. Add egg, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and vanilla. Mix in flour until dough forms.
  3. Scoop two tablespoons of dough per cookie onto parchment sheets, 2 inches apart. Press flat with the bottom of a glass sprayed with nonstick spray.
  4. Bake for 7-9 minutes until edges are light golden. Do not overbake.
  5. Make frosting by combining butter and powdered sugar, then add vanilla, salt, and milk. Tint with food coloring if desired.
  6. Frost cooled cookies with about 1 tablespoon of frosting. Decorate with sprinkles.
  7. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

Enjoy these soft, sweet cookies perfect for any celebration!