How to Make Lofthouse Sugar Cookies

If you’re on the hunt to make homemade lofthouse sugar cookies, you’ve come to the right place. We know how to make them! At home is the best kind of recipe I’ve ever heard of! So glad it’s mine now! LOL!

And, frankly, some of my favorite Cookie Recipes are copycats of those that I’ve found at the store. But these? These are better than most of those even. So, if you love a good loft house cookie, check out this recipe. It’s ah-mazing.

What You Need to Make Lofthouse Sugar Cookies

Cookie Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened
• 3/4 cups sugar
• 1 large egg , room temperature
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp pure almond extract , recommended to give it that signature
• sugar cookie flavor but leave out if you prefer
• 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour , measured correctly using spoon and level method
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

homemade cookie Frosting Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened
• 2/3 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups powdered sugar , plus more as needed to reach desired consistency
• pinch salt
• 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream , plus more as needed to reach desired consistency
• food coloring to color frosting , optional
• candy sprinkles to decorate , optional

How to make Lofthouse Sugar Cookies

Cream together the butter and sugar on until light and fluffy.

Add the egg and beat until well incorporated.

Beat in sour cream and vanilla, scraping down the bowl.

Sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt and whisk together.

Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients in 1/3 increments and until combined.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.Take out half of the dough from the refrigerator.

Roll-out one tablespoon-sized ball of dough at a time, placing each dough ball onto a prepared baking pan, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Use the bottom of a glass cup or the back of a large spoon, press each cookie dough ball flat and even.

Bake for 9-13 minutes or until the cookies are becoming golden (NOT brown) on the edges.Remove the cookies from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the sheet.

The cookies will continue to cook while they cool. Repeat rolling and baking any remaining dough.To make the frosting, start by creaming the butter until light and fluffy.

Add salt and vanilla then slowly add 2 cups of powdered sugar and beat until the mixture is smooth.

Add the heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time, then add the remaining powdered sugar, until you reach the desired consistency.

Once the cookies have cooled completely, frost each cookie and add sprinkles, if desired.

Allow the frosting to set by leaving the cookies on the counter for 20-30 minutes, then store in an air-tight container.

Tips to Make Lofthouse Sugar Cookies

• These cookies are so light and fluffy, they will bake up with a big pouffy center at times, but don’t panic. As they cool, the cookies will deflate a little and flatten out.
• Don’t twist your cup while your smooshing down your cookies, that’s going to make the dough stick to the glass quite a bit more. Just press down and back up. If you’re still having problems with the glass sticking, use a sheet of parchment paper between the cookie and the glass cup.
• If your frosting seems too thin, just add more powdered sugar. More powdered sugar is never a problem.
• If you want to give these cookies out as gifts, be sure to let the frosting set very well before you package them up. You don’t want the cookies to make a mess in their bags!

What Are LoftHouse cookies made of?

They are a thick and very soft sugar cookie with a layer of frosting on top. You can find them store-made generally at your local grocery store in the bakery area. But, let me just tell you, they are easy to make at home and you can even add sprinkles to the top like we did!

Why Do my Sugar Cookies Taste bitter?

You probably added too much baking soda. It’s important to follow the recipe and ensure your ingredients are in date and that you use the right measurements.

Can You decorate sugar cookies with cake Frosting?

If you’re pressed for time or don’t want to make the cookie frosting, yes, you can grab a can of cake frosting and use it to decorate these cookies!

Can You Freeze Sugar Cookie Dough?

You can!! I would just wrap it really well in clear plastic food wrap and then even in a layer of foil after that. For best results I would take that and then store it in an air tight container. This dough will keep well in the freezer for 4-5 months.

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