Description
Frosted Lofthouse Cookies are a delightful combination of soft, pillowy sugar cookies topped with creamy frosting and sprinkles. These charming treats are perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to cozy afternoons at home. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they’re an excellent choice for baking with kids or impressing guests. With customizable colors and toppings, you can create a batch that suits any celebration. The unique texture melts in your mouth, making every bite a heavenly experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond flavoring
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups flour
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC).
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla and almond flavoring; mix in baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sour cream.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then gradually add flour until dough forms.
- Chill dough for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick; cut into shapes.
- Bake on parchment-lined sheets for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- For frosting, mix butter, vanilla, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth; add color if desired.
- Frost cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg