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Frosted Lofthouse Cookies

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These soft and cakey Frosted Lofthouse Cookies are just like the ones you find in the grocery store! Perfect for a sweet treat any time of day, they’re topped with a luscious buttercream frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup sour cream

Frosting:

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Sprinkles, for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting:

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  4. Frost the cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles.

Notes

For extra soft cookies, be careful not to overbake them. They should be slightly underbaked when you remove them from the oven. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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