Copycat Valentine’s Lofthouse Sugar Cookies
This recipe is perfect for Valentine’s Day, they melt in your mouth and are just as irresistible as the store-bought version. With a touch of almond and vanilla, these cookies are easy to make and customizable for any occasion!
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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 9x11 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!