Frosted Fluffy Sugar Cookies

12 INGREDIENTS • 11 STEPS • 1HR 45MINS

Frosted Fluffy Sugar Cookies

If you’ve ever enjoyed one of those Lofthouse cookies, or the grocery-store knock-offs, this recipe is for you. Not only are these cookies easy to make, they are soft, fluffy, flavorful and cute – yet without the weird sugary aftertaste of their inspiration.
Love This Recipe?
If you’ve ever enjoyed one of those Lofthouse cookies, or the grocery-store knock-offs, this recipe is for you. Not only are these cookies easy to make, they are soft, fluffy, flavorful and cute – yet without the weird sugary aftertaste of their inspiration.
author_avatar
30 Pounds of Apples
I'm Kristi. I share recipes that encourage home cooks to support local farmers and have FUN with good food, friends, and family.
http://www.30poundsofapples.com/

1HR 45MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
All-Purpose Flour
1 1/2 cups
All-Purpose Flour
Baking Powder
1 tsp
Baking Powder
Salt
1/2 tsp
Salt
Unsalted Butter
1 stick
Unsalted Butter
Granulated Sugar
1/2 cup
Granulated Sugar
Egg
1
Egg
Vanilla Extract
2 tsp
Vanilla Extract
Almond Extract
1/2 tsp
Almond Extract
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
1 1/4 cups
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
Milk
2 Tbsp
Milk
Green Food Coloring Gel
to taste
Green Food Coloring Gel
Sprinkles
to taste
Sprinkles

Nutrition Per Serving

VIEW ALL
Calories
636
Fat
24.0 g
Protein
6.7 g
Carbs
96.0 g
Love This Recipe?
author_avatar
30 Pounds of Apples
I'm Kristi. I share recipes that encourage home cooks to support local farmers and have FUN with good food, friends, and family.
http://www.30poundsofapples.com/

Cooking Instructions

Hide images
step 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: All-Purpose Flour (1 1/2 cups), Baking Powder (1 tsp), and Salt (1/2 tsp). Set aside.
step 1 In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: All-Purpose Flour (1 1/2 cups), Baking Powder (1 tsp), and Salt (1/2 tsp). Set aside.
step 2
Cream together the Unsalted Butter (1 stick) and Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup) in the bowl of a standing mixer or other large mixing bowl until slightly lighter in color, about 3-4 minutes in the standing mixer.
step 2 Cream together the Unsalted Butter (1 stick) and Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup) in the bowl of a standing mixer or other large mixing bowl until slightly lighter in color, about 3-4 minutes in the standing mixer.
step 3
Add the Egg (1) and beat until combined, scraping down the bowl once or twice. Add Vanilla Extract (1 tsp) and Almond Extract (1/2 tsp) and blend.
step 4
Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed just until completely combined, scraping down the bowl at least once to collect all the dry ingredients. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
step 4 Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed just until completely combined, scraping down the bowl at least once to collect all the dry ingredients. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
step 5
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
step 6
Remove dough from the refrigerator. Discard plastic wrap. Form 12 balls, each about 1 1/2″ inches in diameter. Use the palms of your hands to form them into balls. Space evenly on the baking sheet, leaving about two inches between them.
step 6 Remove dough from the refrigerator. Discard plastic wrap. Form 12 balls, each about 1 1/2″ inches in diameter. Use the palms of your hands to form them into balls. Space evenly on the baking sheet, leaving about two inches between them.
step 7
Press the heel of your hand gently onto each ball so that it forms a thick disc. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for about 11-12 minutes until the bottom edges have barely begun to brown and the tops still glisten slightly.
step 7 Press the heel of your hand gently onto each ball so that it forms a thick disc. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for about 11-12 minutes until the bottom edges have barely begun to brown and the tops still glisten slightly.
step 8
Remove pan from the oven and allow the cookies to rest for 3-5 minutes. Lift cookies onto a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before frosting.
step 8 Remove pan from the oven and allow the cookies to rest for 3-5 minutes. Lift cookies onto a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before frosting.
step 9
For the icing, melt the Unsalted Butter (1 oz). Sift Powdered Confectioners Sugar (1 1/4 cups) into a small bowl. Add melted butter, Vanilla Extract (1/2 tsp), Milk (2 Tbsp), and a couple drops of green Green Food Coloring Gel (to taste) and whisk together.
step 9 For the icing, melt the Unsalted Butter (1 oz). Sift Powdered Confectioners Sugar (1 1/4 cups) into a small bowl. Add melted butter, Vanilla Extract (1/2 tsp), Milk (2 Tbsp), and a couple drops of green Green Food Coloring Gel (to taste) and whisk together.
step 10
Spoon a small dollop of icing onto each cookie and spread gently with a knife. If you’re using Sprinkles (to taste), add them now.
step 10 Spoon a small dollop of icing onto each cookie and spread gently with a knife. If you’re using Sprinkles (to taste), add them now.
step 11
Serve immediately, or allow icing to harden for a couple of hours. Once the icing has hardened, store cookies in an airtight container. These cookies are best the day they are baked, but they’re fine the next day as well.
step 11 Serve immediately, or allow icing to harden for a couple of hours. Once the icing has hardened, store cookies in an airtight container. These cookies are best the day they are baked, but they’re fine the next day as well.

Tags

American
Comfort Food
Christmas
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Cookies
Easter
Dessert
Valentine's Day
top