Lofthouse Cookies Recipe
Learn how to make this soft and fluffy homemade Lofthouse Cookies Recipe. Homemade Lofthouse cookies are a real treat and super easy.
Servings: 48
Calories: 174kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- Frosting:
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ - 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream or milk
- ½ teaspoon clear vanilla extract
- Coloring of your choice
- Decorating:
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mat
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, sour cream and sugar until light and fluffy
- Mix in eggs and vanilla extract
- Gradually add dry ingredients, scraping down the bowl after each addition, mix until well combined
- Roll cookies into 2 inch balls
- Dip the bottom of a glass into water and slightly flatten cookie
- Bake at 8-10 minutes or until cookies are puffed slightly, set and bottoms are lightly browned
- Remove from oven and transfer to wire rack
- Allow cool
- Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter until fluffy and smooth
- Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream
- Add vanilla extract and beat well
- Add coloring of your choice or leave the frosting white
- Frost cookies and add sprinkles
- Store in airtight container
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
