Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies
Servings 12
Ingredients
- *For the cookie dough:*
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
*For the frosting:*
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- 2-4 tbsp whole milk at room temperature
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional: food coloring
- Sprinkles
Instructions
*For the cookie dough:*
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add in the vanilla extract, almond extract, and room temperature eggs. Mix on low until just combined.
- While the mixer is on low, gradually add in the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just incorporated; avoid overmixing.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Use a large cookie scoop to make dough balls (about 3 tablespoons each) and place them 2-3 inches apart.
- Flatten the dough balls with the bottom of a round glass. Bake for 10-11 minutes or until the edges are set. Allow to cool on the pan for 3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
*For the frosting:*
- While the cookies cool, prepare the frosting. In a stand mixer, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
- Gradually add in the whole milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
- If desired, add food coloring to the frosting.
*To decorate:*
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of frosting on each cooled cookie and top with sprinkles.
- Enjoy your homemade Lofthouse cookies!