Week 5: Copycat Lofthouse Cookies!

Hello my dear Pinterest Fanatics!!

Today, I will be teaching you how to make Copycat Lofthouse Cookies!  You know Lofthouse Cookies, right?  Probably THE best frosted sugar cookies ever!  So delicious!  If you haven't tried them...you are missing out!  

Before I start this tutorial, let me tell you...I am a terrible baker!  I don't know what it is, but I can't bake to save my life!  I always screw something up!  So...that being said...this week's project was quite a challenge for me!  BUT...if you have some counter space and a decent mixer...I'm sure you'll do just fine! :)

My inspiration comes from Sweet Pea's Kitchen!

And the result...

Not quite as pretty...but just as delicious, I'm sure! :)

Here's what you'll need...

Ingredients:

For the Cookies…

 6 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup butter, room temperature

2 cups granulated sugar

3 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups light sour cream

For the Frosting…

1 cup butter, room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 cups powdered sugar

6 tablespoons heavy cream

Several drops food coloring

Sprinkles

First, in a medium bowl, whisk 5 cups of flour, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.

Next, in a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and granulated sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.  Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. 

Now, add the eggs, one at a time beating until each is thoroughly mixed. Add the vanilla and sour cream and beat at low speed until combined.

Then, add the dry ingredients and beat at low speed until combined, scraping down the bowl as needed. Dough needs to obtain the right consistency for rolling, so add additional flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until this is achieved (up to 1 cup more flour). 

Divide dough into two sections. Flatten into rectangles about 1 1/2 inches thick, then wrap with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator overnight.

The next day, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or spray them with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.

Generously flour a work area and rolling pin. With a rolling pin, roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness. Using a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out circles and transfer to a baking sheet. 

Bake for 7-8 minutes, until pale golden. Immediately transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.

To make the frosting, cream together the butter and vanilla with an electric mixer. Slowly beat in the powdered sugar. Once smooth and creamy, add in heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired spreading consistency is achieved. If desired, add food coloring and beat until combined.

Once cookies have cooled completely, frost and add sprinkles. Allow frosting to set, then store in an air-tight container. Let cookies sit for several hours before serving to allow the flavors to develop.

 

Yields: 4 1/2 dozen cookies

ALL DONE!

See?  That wasn't too difficult! (I'm just completely incompetent when it comes to baking!)

Although these aren't quite as delicious as the real thing, they are very comparable!  Absolutely delish!

Well, thanks for reading yet another one of my Pinterest Tutorials!  

Stay tuned next week for another great project! :)

XOXO

Brittney