Description
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade treats with this Frosted Lofthouse Cookies Recipe. These soft, fluffy cookies are a nostalgic favorite, perfect for any celebration or simply to satisfy your sweet cravings. With their cake-like texture and creamy frosting, these cookies are not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, thanks to their vibrant colors and fun decorations. Easy to make, they work well as a family baking project or a showstopper at parties. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of vanilla and almond flavors, making them irresistible to both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond flavoring
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups flour
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Heavy cream (for desired frosting consistency)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light.
- Mix in vanilla, almond flavoring, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sour cream.
- Beat in eggs one at a time; gradually add flour until dough forms.
- Chill dough for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough and cut into shapes.
- Bake on parchment-lined sheets for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- For frosting, mix butter and vanilla; add powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg