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Simple Lofthouse Sugar Cookies

Delightful Simple Lofthouse Sugar Cookies for Sweet Moments

These Simple Lofthouse Sugar Cookies are soft, fluffy, and perfect for sharing, making any moment sweeter.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 39 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or light brown sugar for a deeper flavor
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free 1:1 substitute
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract optional
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk whole milk recommended
  • food coloring optional
  • sprinkles/pearl sugar for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Stand mixer
  • Cookie cutters
  • parchment paper
  • baking sheets
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Frosting: Sift powdered sugar into a mixing bowl. Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat granulated sugar and butter until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract; mix well and then fold in sour cream.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Shape into a disk, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Roll and Cut Dough: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out chilled dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut out shapes.
  7. Bake: Bake cookies for 8-9 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Frost Cookies: Spread frosting on cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles or pearl sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure room temperature ingredients for optimal mixing. Chill dough to maintain shape during baking. Measure flour accurately for best results.

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