I have never had a Lofthouse cookie before, so I don't claim these are anything like them, but every time I see them in the grocery store I am so tempted. The Supper Club that we're part of was getting together this weekend and I thought it was the perfect opportunity to make my own frosted sugar cookies. I was making a tiramisu cake for the adults and what kid would turn down a giant frosted, sprinkled, cookie?
These are pretty sweet so I think next time I might cut the sugar, but the lemon extract added a nice subtle flavor. The frosting is my go-to sugary sweet American buttercream, which whips up nice and fluffy thanks to some added whipping cream. I think Lofthouse cookies are a bit more cakier, but the kids loved these and I didn't mind sneaking a couple as well!
Golden Sugar Cookies
from Recipe Hall of Fame Dessert Cookbook
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon lemon flavoring
2 cups sugar
3 egg yolks
Sift first four ingredients together and set aside. Cream butter and extracts; gradually add sugar, creaming until fluffy after each addition. Add egg yolks, one at a time. Add dry ingredients in fourths to creamed mixture; beat just until blended after each addition. Form dough into 1 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. If you want extra large cookies stack two dough balls together and place about 3 inches apart on cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
For the Frosting:
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 ½ cups confectioner’s sugar
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
a few drops gel food coloring (optional)
Combine butter and confectioner’s sugar in a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on low speed for about 1 minute, or until the butter and sugar come together (it will start off quite crumbly). Add the whipping cream and beat on high speed until the frosting becomes light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
Linked to:
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I can tell by looking at these that they are much better than Lofthouse cookies. I love frosted cookies!! Thanks for sharing on A Well-Seasoned Life's Sweet Indulgences Sunday.
ReplyDeleteAdorable! the light yellow frosting with the sprinkles is too cute. They look delicious too :)
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Those darn Lofthouse cookies! They look so good every time, always tempting me! Great cookie recipe here!
ReplyDeleteYummy, love sugar cookies.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute cookies.
ReplyDeletelike most people I love a good frosted cookie. These look yummy!
ReplyDeleteI love old fashion frosted soft sugar cookies and have never found a recipe that is exactly like the ones a lady I used to know made, and I think these might be it!! Thanks!!! Saw you on Sweet as Sugar Cookies. Stop by anytime
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I can't wait to make these for the next tea party with the grand kids.
ReplyDeletemmmm, these look yummy. I am such a sucker for a frosted cookie. And I really like that your buttercream recipe calls for whipping cream, I think that makes it so much better!
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Sprinkles are so much fun. Thanks for linking this up to Sweets for a Saturday.
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