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These homemade Lofthouse-style cookies are thick and chubby and unrepentantly sweet.

Lofthouse-Style Frosted Sugar Cookies Recipe

For the Frosting:

sugar (2 1/2 cups; 285 grams)

heavy cream (shy 1/3 cup; 70 grams)

(5 milliliters) vanilla extract

For the Cookie Dough:

unsalted butter

sugar (1 cup; 200 grams)

baking powder

egg eggs

heavy cream (2 tablespoons; 30 grams)

(10 milliliters) vanilla extract

bleached cake flour (2 3/4 cups; 310 grams),

Assorted food coloring, nonpareils, and sprinkles, for decorating (optional)

For the Frosting: Combine powdered sugar, salt, cream, and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix at low speed to moisten, then increase speed to medium and beat until creamy and soft, about 5 minutes. Using a spatula, scrape frosting into a small bowl, or as many bowls as you would like colors, and cover with plastic pressed directly against the surface. Set aside until needed, up to 24 hours at room temperature.

For the Dough: Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 350°F (177°C). Using the same bowl and paddle attachment used for frosting (no need to clean), combine butter, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix at low speed to moisten, then increase speed to medium and beat until fluffy, pale ivory, and soft, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk egg whites, cream, and vanilla in a glass measuring cup until homogeneous. With the mixer still running, add liquid mixture in 4 or 5 additions, pausing to scrape bowl and beater about halfway through. Decrease mixer to low speed, sprinkle in cake flour, and continue mixing to form a soft dough. Fold batter once or twice with a flexible spatula to make sure it's well mixed from the bottom up.

Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, divide dough into 24 level portions and carefully drop onto 2 parchment-lined aluminum half sheet pans, leaving 2 1/2 inches between each dough ball. If needed, pause to rinse scoop in hot water to ensure a clean release (misshapen scoops will spread into an irregular form). Bake until puffed and pale overall, but just barely golden around the very edges, about 15 minutes. Cool directly on sheet pans until no trace of warmth remains, about 15 minutes longer.

To Finish: If you like, tint frosting with a drop or two of gel paste. Working with one at a time, dollop a shy tablespoon of frosting (3/8 ounce; 10g) over each cookie, spread into an even layer with a palette knife or butter knife, and top with sprinkles, if desired. Repeat with remaining cookies and enjoy immediately. Let remaining cookies stand at room temperature until frosting forms a crust, then transfer to an airtight container with a sheet of wax paper between each layer. Store up to 3 days at room temperature.

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¾ cups (350 grams) all-purpose flour

(33 grams) cornstarch

baking soda

fine sea salt

(113 grams) unsalted butter, (at cool room temperature)

(200 grams) granulated sugar

egg, (at room temperature)

(75 grams) sour cream, (at room temperature)

vanilla extract

almond extract, (optional but highly recommended)

+ 2 tablespoons (266 grams) powdered sugar, (sifted)

(113 grams) unsalted butter, (at a cool room temperature)

salt

(30 grams) heavy or whipping cream

Gel food coloring, (if desired)

Sprinkles, (if desired)

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula. On low speed, add the egg, sour cream, vanilla, and almond extract (if using). Turn the speed to medium and beat until the mixture is thicker (will look slightly curdled), about 2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl again. On low speed, gradually add the flour mixture, beating until just combined.

Using a medium spring-loaded scoop (1 ½ tablespoons), drop balls of cookie dough onto prepared sheets in four rows of three. Roll each ball until smooth, then flatten them to ¼-inch thick with the palm of your hand. If the dough is too sticky, dampen your hands slightly as needed.

Bake until the cookies appear dry on the top but still pale at the edges, about 11 minutes.

Place on a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the cookie dough:

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the sugar and butter. Mix on low speed until smooth and then increase the speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes.

Add the salt, vanilla, and cream and beat on medium speed for 1 minute, adding more cream if needed. Add the food color, if using.

Frost each cookie with a heaping tablespoon of frosting. Use the back of a spoon or an offset spatula to spread it evenly. If you’d like to add sprinkles, do so right after frosting each cookie, as the frosting can set quickly. Allow the cookies to sit for about 4 hours or until the frosting is firm. This time may vary depending on your kitchen’s humidity.

Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to six days or up to six weeks in the freezer. Thaw in fridge overnight, then let come to room temperature before serving. Note that coloring of sprinkles may bleed when frozen and thawed.

Make the frosting:

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