Name: Lofthouse Cookies (Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp fine salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening (or more butter); 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 2–3 tbsp milk (as needed, for dough); 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting); 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting); 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk (for frosting); 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting); Pinch of salt (for frosting); Pink gel food coloring (optional); Sprinkles (optional)

Ingredients

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Cookies

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)

Frosting

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 ½ cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pink food coloring
Rainbow sprinkles

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
Beat the sugar, butter, and oil until light and creamy. Add the egg, sour cream, vanilla, and almond extract, then mix until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
Scoop dough into balls, place on the baking sheet, and gently flatten slightly.
Bake for 8–10 minutes until the cookies look set but not browned. Cool completely.
Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy, add pink coloring, then frost cooled cookies.
Finish with sprinkles and let the frosting set before serving.

Notes

Do not overbake—these cookies should stay pale and soft.
Chill the dough for 20 minutes if it feels sticky.
Cookies stay soft for up to 4 days when stored properly.

Author: SOFIA
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian