Copycat Valentine’s Lofthouse Sugar Cookies
Copycat Valentine’s Lofthouse Sugar Cookies are the ultimate treat to brighten any occasion. These soft, fluffy cookies are infused with a delightful blend of vanilla and almond flavors, topped with colorful frosting and sprinkles. Easy to make, they promise to impress family and friends while delivering a nostalgic taste reminiscent of childhood sweets. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any gathering, these cookies will add a sprinkle of joy to your day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp milk
- Food coloring (as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs, vanilla, and almond extracts.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually combine with the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Drop rounded mounds of dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are barely golden; remove slightly underbaked for a soft texture.
- Cool completely before frosting with a mixture of powdered sugar and milk; add food coloring as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg