Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies
These soft frosted sugar cookies are a homemade version of the classic Lofthouse cookies, featuring a pillowy-soft texture and creamy frosting that’s perfect for the holiday season. This small batch recipe delivers all the nostalgic flavor of your favorite store-bought cookies but made fresh in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
For the cookie
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg white (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon cake flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
For the buttercream
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 teaspoons heavy cream
- gel food coloring
- sprinkles
Instructions
For the cookie
- Microwave 6 tablespoons butter in heatproof bowl for 30 seconds on high until melted. Add granulated sugar and mix until combined.
- Add egg white, vegetable oil, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Add salt, baking soda, cornstarch, all-purpose flour, and cake flour and mix until combined.
- Scoop out 12 cookies using a #40 (1.5 tablespoon) cookie scoop. Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Evenly space 6 cookies to a sheet. Bake for 9 minutes. Be careful not to over bake! Allow to cool fully before frosting.
For the buttercream
- Add 8 tablespoons softened butter to a medium size bowl. Add powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix until fully blended and smooth using a hand mixer.
- Add teaspoon heavy cream and mix until combined. About a minute. Add food coloring if choice and mix until fully combined.
- If still very thick, add an additional teaspoon of heavy cream.
- Add a dollop of frosting to each cookie and spread evenly over the top using an offset spatula. Add sprinkles and enjoy!
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.