Lofthouse Cookies
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Lofthouse cookies are a classic beloved treat, and this recipe will teach you to make these soft and frosted delights in your own kitchen!
This lofthouse cookie recipe makes a batch of delicious soft frosted cookies that everyone will love! Try them after a yummy meal of crispy tofu, turkey wraps, or mahi mahi tacos.
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Lofthouse Cookies
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Why you’ll love this easy cookie recipe!
📌 Fun, bright, and full of delicious flavor.
📌 Easy to make any color or add flavors to create un combos.
📌 Freeze for later so you can have cookies any time!
Lofthouse Cookie Recipe Ingredients
- Butter – Softened. If you use salted butter, skip adding salt to the recipe.
- Sugar – White granulated sugar.
- Sour cream – Full fat sour cream.
- Eggs – Large eggs.
- Extracts – Vanilla and almond extracts,
- Flour – All purpose flour.
- Leavening agents – Baking powder and baking soda.
- Salt – Only add if using unsalted butter.
- Frosting – Butter, powdered sugar, real vanilla extract, milk, food coloring. Sprinkles, for topping if desired.
How to make copycat lofthouse cookies (step-by-step directions)
⭐ First, cream together the butter and the sugar until fluffy. Add the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla and mix until just combined. Slowly add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, mixing between each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
⭐ Next, roll the dough into evenly sized balls and place on a lined cookie sheet. Using a glass or cup that has been dipped in flour, flatten each ball of dough. Bake until the edges have *just* started turning a golden brown.
⭐ Then, Let cool completely. while the cookies are cooling, make the frosting. Mix the butter and vanilla until creamy. Slowly add the powdered sugar while continuing to mix, then add the milk a small amount at a time.
⭐ Finally, generously spread the frosting evenly over the cookies and top with sprinkles.
Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.
What are lofthouse cookies?
Lofthouse cookies are a popular brand of soft, frosted sugar cookies that are often sold pre-packaged in supermarkets and grocery stores. they have a soft and cake-like texture with a sweet, buttery taste and are topped with frosting and sprinkles.
Preparation
Can you make lofthouse sugar cookies ahead of time?
Yes! You can make and bake the cookies a few days ahead, or prep by making the dough in advance and keeping it in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to bake.
How many cookies does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 24 cookies traditionally sized cookies. You can absolutely make them larger or smaller as desired, but be sure to adjust the bake time accordingly.
What kind of frosting for lofthouse cookies?
Lofthouse cookies are typically frosted with a sweet and creamy buttercream frosting. The frosting is often colored, and sometimes flavored, to create fun variety.
Storage and leftovers
How long do cookie monster cookies last?
These will keep 3- 4 days at room temperature, up to a week in the refrigerator, or longer in the freezer.
Can you freeze the cookies?
Yes! To freeze the baked cookies, allow them to cool completely then store in a freezer safe air-tight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. For best results, freeze before frosting.
To freeze the dough, form into balls and roll in dough, then place in a freezer safe airtight container and separate layers with parchment paper.
Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions
✅ Soften the butter: Softened butter will cream more easily with the sugar, resulting in a smoother cookie dough.
✅ Cream butter and sugar well: Creaming the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy is crucial for the texture of the cookies. Use an electric mixer and beat the butter and sugar on medium-high speed for a few minutes until the mixture becomes light and creamy.
✅ Don’t overmix the dough: Once you add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter and sugar, mix until just combined. Overmixing can result in a denser cookie texture.
✅ Use a cookie scoop: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the dough this will ensure that all the cookies are the same size, resulting in even baking.
✅ Flatten the cookies slightly: After placing the dough balls on the baking sheet, lightly flatten them with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass.
✅ Let the frosting set: After frosting the cookies, let them sit at room temperature for a while to allow the frosting to set before storing or serving them.
What to eat with lofthouse sugar cookies (serving suggestions)
Enjoy these sweet treats after a yummy meal of bbq chicken nachos, bourbon chicken, or 3 ingredient orange chicken!
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- White chocolate covered oreos
- Cookie monster cookies
- Crockpot cookie recipe
- Red velvet cookies
- Pie crust cookies
- Strawberry shortcake cookies
- See all our fun cookie recipes!
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- Mall bourbon chicken recipe
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- Chick fil a nuggets
- Olive garden toasted ravioli
- Cosmic brownies
- Taco bell Mexican pizza recipe
- See all our easy restaurant copycat recipes
Tools we love
- Baking sheets – This set is perfect, we use them for everything from roasting, to baking, and even serving.
- Silicone baking mats – I always always always line with these, nothing sticks!
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How to Make Lofthouse Cookies
Lofthouse Cookies
Ingredients
COOKIES:
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons real vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 6 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
- 1 cup butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
- food coloring optional
- sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and the sugar until fluffy (2 - 3 minutes). Add the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla and mix until just combined.
- Slowly add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, mixing between each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Scoop dough out using a medium-sized cookie scoop (typically a #40) and roll the dough into 2" balls (you may want to wet your fingers a bit for this). Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on a lined cookie sheet. Use a glass or cup that has been dipped in flour, and flatten each ball of dough to about ¼" thick.
- Bake in a preheated 350℉ oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges have *just* started turning a golden brown. Let cool completely.
- While the cookies are cooling, make the frosting by mixing the butter and vanilla until creamy. Slowly add the powdered sugar while continuing to mix, then add the milk 1 tablespoon at a time.
- If desired, add a few drops of food coloring or flavoring, and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
- When cookies are completely cooled, generously spread the frosting evenly over the cookies. Top with sprinkles.
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These taste so much better than those ones in the package from the bakery dept at the store. Such good flavor and texture. Yum!
I loved these cookies as a kid but these tasted even better than what I remembered those tasting like.
These cookies are amazing! They turned out perfectly soft and delicious, thank you!!