Lofthouse Cookies (Sugar Cookies) Recipe

Name: Lofthouse Cookies (Sugar Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cookies; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter softened; 2 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; icing; 4 cups powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons whole milk; 1/2 cup butter softened; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; food colouring to colour icing, optional; candy sprinkles to decorate, optional

Servings: persons

cookies
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter softened
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
icing
4 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons whole milk
1/2 cup butter softened
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
food colouring to colour icing, optional
candy sprinkles to decorate, optional

1
COOKIE DOUGH RECIPE/DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl combine sour cream, sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla; mix well.
2
In a smaller bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3
Add to wet mixture and mix until everything is just incorporated.
4
With a cookie scoop, scoop out even size scoops of dough and then roll in a ball in your hand and place on a cookie sheet and slightly flatten with your hand so it's in a circular shape.
5
Bake in an oven until light golden brown, for no more than 10 minutes. They may seem under done but they aren't.
6
Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely before frosting.
7
BUTTERCREAM FROSTING RECIPE/DIRECTIONS: Cream together butter and shortening in mixer, with paddle attachment on medium for about 2 minutes.
8
Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
9
Add another 1/2 cup and beat until smooth.
10
Add Vanilla, mix.
11
Add gradually the remaining sugar and milk, making sure you end with sugar.
12
Continue to mix on medium until smooth.
13
FROST YOUR COOKIES AND EAT THEM AND THEN CRY BECAUSE THEY'RE SO GOOD.

1537

kcal

Calories

Fat

243

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cookies, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter softened, and more.

Yes, Lofthouse Cookies (Sugar Cookies) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lofthouse Cookies (Sugar Cookies)

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