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Lofthouse Style Soft Sugar Cookies

These Lofthouse Style Soft Sugar Cookies are irresistibly soft and sweet! Perfect for any occasion, they're sure to bring a smile to your face!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
For the Frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 6 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Cookie sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Cooking Lofthouse Style Soft Sugar Cookies: The Process
  1. Step 1: Prepare the Dough. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
  2. Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugar. In another mixing bowl, combine the 1 cup of unsalted butter and 2 cups of granulated sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat them together on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add Eggs and Vanilla. Next, add the 3 large eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until fully incorporated. The mixture should be smooth and creamy.
  4. Step 4: Incorporate the Dry Ingredients. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the 1 cup of sour cream. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  5. Step 5: Scoop and Bake. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set.
  6. Step 6: Cool the Cookies. Once baked, remove the cookie sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  7. Step 7: Make the Frosting. In a clean mixing bowl, beat together 1 cup of unsalted butter with 4 cups of powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and the 6 tablespoons of heavy cream. Beat on medium speed until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
  8. Step 8: Frost and Decorate. Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous layer of frosting on top of each cookie. If you’d like to add a pop of color, mix in some food coloring to the frosting, and top with sprinkles.

Notes

  • For an extra soft cookie, slightly underbake them; they will continue to cook on the baking sheet.
  • Experiment with different flavor extracts, like almond or lemon, for a fun twist.
  • For colorful cookies, divide the frosting into smaller bowls, add different food colorings, and use a piping bag for a decorative touch.