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Lofthouse Cookies

Lofthouse Cookies
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This Lofthouse Cookies recipe delivers soft, fluffy, and sweet cookies with a tender texture and smooth icing, replicating the bakery-quality taste at home with simple ingredients and quick preparation. Perfect for decorating and customizable with various flavors and toppings, these cookies melt in your mouth and satisfy any sweet craving.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter (softened)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting Ingredients

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 4–6 tablespoons milk or cream
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all ingredients, ensuring butter is softened and eggs are at room temperature for easier mixing and better texture.
  2. Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with sugar until airy and pale. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder, then gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth but do not overmix.
  3. Shape the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Flatten each cookie slightly with your fingertips or the bottom of a glass to ensure even spreading and softness.
  4. Bake and Cool: Bake the cookies at 350°F (175°C) for 8 to 10 minutes. The cookies might appear slightly underbaked—this ensures their tender texture. Transfer them to a wire rack and allow to cool completely before frosting.
  5. Prepare and Apply Frosting: In a bowl, mix powdered sugar with milk or cream until you achieve a smooth, spreadable frosting. Add food coloring if desired. Spread or pipe the frosting generously over the cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles or other toppings as desired.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even mixing and fluffier dough.
  • Do not overbake; remove cookies as soon as edges turn lightly golden to preserve softness.
  • Chill the dough optionally to develop flavors further and prevent excessive spreading.
  • Powdered sugar frosting gives a smooth, velvety texture that hardens slightly when set.
  • Add sprinkles before the frosting sets for a festive look.

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