Copycat Lofthouse Sugar Cookies
- Soft, cakey copycat Lofthouse sugar cookies with sweet frosting and colorful sprinkles.
- These pillowy treats capture the nostalgic flavor and texture of the store-bought favorite.
- Perfect for celebrations, holidays, or whenever you crave a sweet, soft cookie.
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 12
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Food coloring (optional)
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Form the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on the prepared sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Gently flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are just golden but centers still look soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting:
- Beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
- Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), and salt; beat until light and fluffy.
- Add food coloring if desired.
- Spread a generous layer of frosting on each cooled cookie.
- Immediately top with rainbow sprinkles.
- Allow frosting to set for 30 minutes before stacking or storing.
Notes
- For the authentic Lofthouse flavor, don’t skip the almond extract in the frosting.
- Slightly underbake the cookies for the signature soft texture – they should look barely set in the centers.
- Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness for up to 5 days.
- Unfrosted cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 98
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 38
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