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Lofthouse Cookies with Frosting

Lofthouse Cookies with Frosting

Soft, cakey Lofthouse-style sugar cookies crowned with fluffy vanilla frosting and sprinkles. A bakery favorite made at home.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 37 minutes
Servings: 24

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp almond extract optional
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened for frosting
  • 2.5 cups powdered sugar for frosting
  • 3 tbsp milk for frosting, more as needed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for frosting
  • 0.125 tsp fine salt for frosting
  • 2 tbsp sprinkles for topping

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Cream butter and sugar with a mixer until very light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla and almond extract.
  • Blend in sour cream until smooth and creamy.
  • Add dry ingredients in two additions. Mix on low just until combined.
  • Rest dough 10 minutes to hydrate. Chill briefly if sticky.
  • Scoop 1.5-tablespoon mounds onto sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  • Flatten gently to roughly 1/2 inch thick for even baking.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes until set but still pale. Cool completely on racks.
  • Beat frosting butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt; whip until fluffy.
  • Tint frosting if desired. Spread generously on cooled cookies and finish with sprinkles.

Notes

For a bakery-style look, tint the frosting pastel and add festive sprinkles. For a strawberry twist, beat in 1–2 tbsp finely ground freeze-dried strawberries to the frosting. Store frosted cookies airtight at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerate up to 5 days. Freeze unfrosted cookies up to 2 months; thaw and frost before serving.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Lofthouse Cookies with Frosting flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.