Everyone loves Lofthouse Cookies, those iconic grocery store cookies with a super soft texture, sweet pink buttercream frosting, and brightly colored sprinkles. If you’ve never tried them before they’re not like classic sugar cookies but more of a cross between a cookie and a cake. They have the softest, melt-in-your-mouth texture and deliciously sweet frosting. I’ve been on a mission to create the perfect copycat Lofthouse Cookies with all of the flavor and texture but way better for you because they are homemade.
For a classic and authentic look, I’ve added food coloring but it is optional, you can leave it out or use a natural alternative if you prefer. You won’t believe how delicious and easy they are to make. They also keep well and can be frozen so your favorite sweet treat is never far away!
Unlike traditional sugar cookies, Lofthouse cookies are made with both baking soda and baking powder to give them a fluffier, less crumbly texture. Many recipes also involve sour cream to keep them moist.
How to make Lofthouse Cookies
1. Combine all dry ingredients except the sugar in a bowl and set aside.
2. Next, cream the butter and sugar together in a stand mixer until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract of using.
4. Add the sour cream and mix until combined.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until combined, cover and chill for an hour. Roll out the dough to 1/2 inch thick then cut out the cookies with a round cookie cutter. Place on lined baking sheets and bake for 8-9 minutes.
6. To make the frosting cream the butter until soft then add in the powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix together whilst slowly adding the milk until smooth. Add food coloring if desired. Once the cookies have cooled pipe the frosting onto the cookies followed by sprinkles.
What makes Lofthouse cookies so soft?
My copycat recipe has the same super soft and delicious cake-like texture as storebought Lofthouse cookies. I achieved that soft texture by using a mix of both baking powder and baking soda to make them extra fluffy and cornstarch. I also added sour cream which helps keep them moist and soft.
Are Lofthouse Cookies Actually Good?
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What makes Lofthouse cookies so soft?
Unlike a standard sugar cookie, Lofthouse cookies are made with both baking soda and baking powder for a softer, less crumbly texture. The dough also includes sour cream to keep the cookies moist. The texture is soft and airy, like a cross between a cookie and a cupcake.
Are Lofthouse cookies better than store-bought?
You’re probably familiar with the colorfully frosted Lofthouse cookies at the grocery store. The soft, frosted sugar cookies are brightly frosted and sprinkled for the season—and extremely hard to resist! It’s easy to buy a package of cookies at the grocery store, but I think this Lofthouse cookie recipe might be even better than store-bought!
Can you over bake Lofthouse cookies?
It is extremely important to not over-bake Lofthouse cookies! Move the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Top each cookie with frosting and sprinkles. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle, cream together the butter and vanilla. Slowly add the powdered sugar and salt.
What are Lofthouse cookies?
Lofthouse Cookies are iconic sugar cookies topped with pink buttercream icing and sprinkles. These classic grocery store cookies were made popular in the 1990s by a local grocery store in Utah called Lofthouse Foods. They sold the cookies bakeries and supermarkets across the country. They have the best soft texture.