Try making these Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies at home – they’re just like the lofthouse cookies from the store, but even better for your next BBQ, pool party, or beach day!
Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
**For the cookies:**
- 1 cup room temperature butter salted or unsalted
- 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 room temperature butter salted or unsalted
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- 2-4 tbsp heavy cream or milk at room temperature
Instructions
**For the cookies:**
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a stand mixer, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add vanilla, almond extract, and eggs. Mix on low until just incorporated.
- While mixing on low, slowly add in the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just incorporated; don’t overmix.
- Use a large cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons of dough per cookie) to make dough balls. Space them 2-3 inches apart on a cookie sheet.
- Use a round glass to press the bottom onto the cookie dough to flatten.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes or until the edges are just set. Let them cool on the pan for 3 minutes before transferring to a cookie rack to cool completely.
**For the frosting:**
- While the cookies are cooling, make the frosting. In a stand mixer, beat the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth.
- Add in heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches the desired consistency. Add food coloring if desired.
**To decorate:**
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of frosting on the cooled cookies and add sprinkles.
- Enjoy your homemade Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies!