Who doesn’t love those super soft, frosted Lofthouse sugar cookies from the store? They practically melt in your mouth, and that sweet buttercream frosting with colorful sprinkles makes them extra irresistible. Well, guess what? You don’t need to run to the store to get them—because I’ve got a copycat recipe that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day!

Not only are these cookies just as fluffy and delicious as the ones you buy, but you get to make them with a personal touch. Trust me, once you try these homemade Lofthouse-style sugar cookies, they’ll become a go-to treat for any occasion!

How to Make Copycat Valentine’s Lofthouse Sugar Cookies

Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe

2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup white granulated sugar
1 egg
¼ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon almond extract
Buttercream frosting
Red food dye
Pink, red, and white sprinkles

Step by Step Guide

1. Line your 9×11 baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. This makes for easy cleanup and prevents the cookies from sticking.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Set this aside—it’ll soon meet your wet ingredients!

3. In a separate bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Next, add in the egg, followed by the sour cream, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix it all up until smooth and well combined.

5. Now, slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir until a dough forms—don’t overmix!

6. Shape the dough into a ball, flatten it slightly, and wrap it in plastic wrap. Pop it in the fridge for 1 hour. This helps the dough firm up, making it easier to roll out and cut into shapes.

7. Once the dough is chilled, prep your surface with flour and grab your rolling pin. Roll the dough out to about ¼ inch thickness. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to make cute Valentine’s cookies, and place them on your parchment-lined baking sheet.

8. Preheat your oven to 375°F, and bake the cookies for 8-9 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn color. Remember, you want them to stay pale for that soft, iconic Lofthouse look—don’t overbake!

9. While the cookies are cooling (about 20 minutes), dye your buttercream frosting with a few drops of red food dye for a festive touch. Once the cookies are cool, spread a thin layer of frosting on each, and sprinkle with Valentine’s-themed sprinkles!

That’s it! Your homemade Lofthouse-style sugar cookies are ready to be devoured. They’re perfect with a glass of milk, or package them up as a sweet Valentine’s gift for someone special.

Making these Copycat Valentine’s Lofthouse Sugar Cookies is a fun and easy way to share the love this Valentine’s Day. So grab your apron and get ready to bake some seriously sweet treats that everyone will swoon over. Trust me, you’ll want to make these all year round!

Ingredients

2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup white granulated sugar
1 egg
¼ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon almond extract
Buttercream frosting
Red food dye
Pink, red, and white sprinkles

Instructions

Line your 9×11 baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. This makes for easy cleanup and prevents the cookies from sticking.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Set this aside—it’ll soon meet your wet ingredients!
In a separate bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Next, add in the egg, followed by the sour cream, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix it all up until smooth and well combined.
Now, slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir until a dough forms—don’t overmix!
Shape the dough into a ball, flatten it slightly, and wrap it in plastic wrap. Pop it in the fridge for 1 hour. This helps the dough firm up, making it easier to roll out and cut into shapes.
Once the dough is chilled, prep your surface with flour and grab your rolling pin. Roll the dough out to about ¼ inch thickness. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to make cute Valentine’s cookies, and place them on your parchment-lined baking sheet.
Preheat your oven to 375°F, and bake the cookies for 8-9 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn color. Remember, you want them to stay pale for that soft, iconic Lofthouse look—don’t overbake!
While the cookies are cooling (about 20 minutes), dye your buttercream frosting with a few drops of red food dye for a festive touch. Once the cookies are cool, spread a thin layer of frosting on each, and sprinkle with Valentine’s-themed sprinkles!