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Lofthouse Sugar Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Lofthouse Sugar Cookies recipe delivers soft, fluffy cookies with a tender crumb, topped with a creamy, sweet vanilla frosting. Perfectly balanced with a slight crisp edge and a melt-in-your-mouth center, these cookies are great for celebrations or everyday treats. The frosting adds a delightful richness and the option to decorate with sprinkles and food coloring makes them festive and visually appealing.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg

Frosting

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3–4 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tbsp corn syrup
  • Sprinkles (optional)
  • Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch. This combines the leavening agents and softening ingredient for the perfect texture.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until creamy and smooth, creating a light and fluffy base for the dough.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture and beat until well combined, adding moisture and flavor.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  6. Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
  7. Flatten Dough Balls: Using the bottom of a glass or your hands, gently flatten each dough ball to form thick cookie rounds for even baking.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden while the centers remain soft, ensuring tender cookies.
  9. Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing breakage.
  10. Prepare Frosting: Beat the softened butter in a bowl until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth and fluffy.
  11. Add Flavor and Texture to Frosting: Mix in vanilla extract, corn syrup, and milk and beat until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable. Adjust the milk as needed for desired consistency.
  12. Frost Cookies: Once cookies are fully cooled, spread frosting generously on top of each cookie for a rich, creamy finish.
  13. Decorate: Optionally, add food coloring to the frosting and decorate with sprinkles to personalize and brighten the cookies.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies soft and tender.
  • Flatten dough balls gently to prevent cookies from spreading too thin.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Adjust milk quantity in frosting to achieve the best spreadable consistency.
  • Use parchment paper on baking sheets for easy cookie removal and cleanup.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/lofthouse-sugar-cookies-recipe/