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Copycat Lofthouse Cookie Recipe

You won’t believe how easy it is to make this Lofthouse cookie copycat recipe! So delicious and fluffy – customize the frosting and sprinkles to match every holiday and occasion!
Course Dessert
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings 24 Cookies

Ingredients

Cookies

  • 3 Cups Cake Flour
  • 1 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter Room Temperature
  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
  • 2 Large Eggs Room Temperature
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Tsp Almond Extract

Frosting

  • 1/2 Cup Salted Butter Room Temperature
  • 2 1/2 Cups Confectionary Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp Milk
  • 1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 Tsp Almond Extract
  • Green Food Coloring
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

Cookie Instructions

  • To make these delicious cookies, start by whisking together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, and set it aside.
  • In the bowl of your mixer, cream your butter and granulated sugar until it’s light and fluffy.
  • Mix in the sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  • Stir in the flour mixture just until combined.
  • Divide the dough into two equal proportions. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two sheet pans with parchment paper.
  • Dust your counter with flour and roll the dough to about ½ inch thick.
  • Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut out the cookies from the dough.
  • Transfer the cookies onto your prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
  • Bake for 8-9 minutes, until the edges turn golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool completely.

Frosting Instructions

  • To make the frosting, cream the butter in the bowl of your mixer until it’s light and fluffy. Slowly mix in the powdered sugar until all is combined.
  • Add in the milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix over medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
  • Divide the frosting into two bowls and color one of them green with the food coloring.
  • Place the frosting into piping bags with a large straight piping tip.
  • Pipe the frosting onto the cookies and use a knife to smooth the top of the frosting.
  • Top the cookies with any fun, festive sprinkles you desire! Enjoy!