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Fluffy Lofthouse Style Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies – Easy Copycat Recipe

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These pillowy soft, bakery-style sugar cookies are frosted with creamy pastel swirls and sprinkles. They’re easy to make at home, perfect for parties, gifting, or nostalgic comfort food moments.

Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, full-fat
  • For the Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Food coloring (gel recommended)
  • Sprinkles (your choice)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat unsalted butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and almond extract. Scrape the bowl as needed.
  4. Mix in sour cream until smooth. The batter may look loose.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill dough for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to about 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with round cookie cutters (2-3 inch diameter). Place on baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until cookies are set but not browned. They should be pale and just firm to the touch.
  10. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  11. For the frosting: In a bowl, beat unsalted butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add food coloring as desired.
  12. Spread frosting on cooled cookies with an offset spatula or butter knife. Top with sprinkles. Let frosting set for 30 minutes before stacking or serving.

Notes

Chilling the dough is essential for thick, soft cookies. Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. For gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations, substitute flour and dairy products as needed. Frosting can be customized with colors and extracts. Store cookies in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 2 months.

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