Go Back
Lofthouse Frosted Sugar Cookies

Lofthouse Frosted Sugar Cookies

Soft and fluffy Lofthouse-style sugar cookies with creamy frosting and sprinkles. These bakery favorites are easy to make at home and totally addictive.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
For the frosting:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 –3 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Food coloring optional
  • Sprinkles for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, sour cream, and vanilla.
  3. In another bowl, whisk dry ingredients. Mix into wet until just combined.
  4. Scoop dough, roll into balls, and flatten slightly.
  5. Bake 8–10 minutes until just set. Cool completely.
  6. For frosting, beat butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Add food coloring if using.
  7. Frost cooled cookies and top with sprinkles.

Notes

For extra soft cookies, don’t overbake. Frosting can be tinted any color for holidays.