Description
Easy Copycat Lofthouse cookies. So fluffy, soft and perfect for anytime!
Ingredients
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Cookie Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp non-dairy milk, regular can be used too
- Pink food coloring
- Sprinkles
Instructions
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Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and mix until well combined.
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Whisk the butter and sugar until fluffy then mix in the egg and vanilla. Add the sour cream and mix.
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Add the dry mixture to the wet and mix on low until smooth. Chill for an half-hour.
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Preheat oven to 370 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
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Roll the dough and use a circular cookie cutter to cut the cookies. Transfer cookies to parchment-lined baking sheets and bake at 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are slightly golden at the bottom.
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While the cookies bake, add butter to a mixing bowl and whisk or beat until soft and fluffy. Then sift in powdered sugar in small amounts and mix. Then add the vanilla extract and whisk. If using food dye, mix in a drop at a time until desired color is reached.
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Top the cookies with a thin layer of buttercream and and sprinkles.