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Lofthouse Cookies Copycat Recipe

Posted by: Kate / Cookie Recipes, Desserts / Posted: 04/01/19 / Last updated: 04/05/19

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Best Lofthouse cookies copycat recipe! These cookies taste as good (or better) than the pink frosted Lofthouse sugar cookies.

Pink frosted Lofthouse cookie copycats on a cream plate

Like most kids, my kids love cookies that have frosting and sprinkles.

With the pink frosting and rainbow sprinkles, the Lofthouse sugar cookies are just what they like.

I have to admit, I'm not the biggest fan of the cookies, and I find them a little bland and overly sweet.

This Lofthouse cookie copycat recipe is a tastier version of the original.

With the generous amount of vanilla, the cookies have more flavor, and my whole family prefers this version to the originals.

How to make homemade Lofthouse cookies

Butter and sugar in a mixing bowl

To make the cookies, beat the cool butter, sugar, baking soda, and salt together for 30 seconds.

Increase the speed to medium and beat for 5 minutes.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl.

Add the egg whites, cream, and vanilla. Mix them in until they're combined.

The dough may look like it has separated.

Piped cookie dough on a baking matAdd the cake flour, and stir in just until combined. Don't overmix.

Overmixing will lead to tough cookies.

Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a round 1/2 inch tip.

Pipe out 1-1/4 ounce portions of dough, spacing them 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake until pale and puffed but not browned.

Let cookies cool completely before frosting.

To make the frosting, add the powdered sugar, salt, cream, and vanilla to a large mixing bowl.

Beat on low just until the ingredients are combined.

Increase speed to medium, and continue beating for 3 minutes.

Lofthouse cookie copycats on a white plateWhat does “cool” butter mean?

The butter shouldn't be straight-from-the-fridge cold.

It also shouldn't be warm at all.

It should give slightly if pressed, but it shouldn't dent easily.

The butter should be about 60F.

Four Lofthouse cookies stacked on each otherCan I just use a cookie scoop?

I tried using a large cookie scoop, but the results weren't as good.

The cookies baked out more.

They also had flatter, crispier edges that browned more than the cookies with the piped dough.

Pink frosting in a mixing bowlCan I tint the frosting?

You can!

I used about a drop of red food coloring to get the pink frosting pictured here.

Lofthouse cookies with pink frosting and rainbow sprinklesTips for frosting Lofthouse cookies

  • The cookies are delicate, so be careful when frosting the cookies.
  • Make sure that the cookies have cooled completely before frosting them.
  • The frosting will crust. If you want to add sprinkles, do so immediately after frosting the cookies.

Stack of lofthouse cookies on a cake plate

How to store the cookies

I've found that the cookies keep best when stored in a resealable bag or container in the fridge.

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Lofthouse Cookie Copycat Recipe

Soft sugar cookies topped with frosting and sprinkles
Author:I Heart Eating
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings:16 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: frosted sugar cookie, Lofthouse cookies
Pink frosted Lofthouse cookie copycats on a cream plate
Print Rate
5 from 1 vote

Ingredients

Frosting

  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cookies

  • 1 cup cool butter¹
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt²
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (cold)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract³
  • 2 2/3 cups cake flour
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Instructions

  • To make the frosting, combine, powdered sugar, salt, cream, and vanilla in a bowl.
  • Beat on low to until just combined.
  • Increase to medium and beat until smooth, about 3 minutes.
  • Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or silicone baking mats.
  • Beat butter, sugar, baking soda, and salt on low 30 seconds.
  • Increase to medium and beat for 5 more minutes.
  • Add egg whites, cream, and vanilla, and mix until combined.
  • Add cake flour, and stir in just until incorporated. 
  • Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a plain (round) 1/2 inch tip.
  • Pipe out 1-1/4 oz portions (about 3 tablespoons) onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 3 inches in between.
  • Bake about 12-15 minutes, or until pale and puffed.
  • Cool to room tempearature. 
  • Spread frosting over cooled cookies. 
  • Store leftover cookies in the fridge. 

Notes

  1. The butter should be in between straight-from-the-fridge and room temperature, about 60F. 
  2. Or 1/2 teaspoon table salt. 
  3. If you'd like them to taste more like the originals, reduce vanilla to 1 teaspoon.
  4. Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 364kcal (18%)Carbohydrates: 54g (18%)Protein: 3g (6%)Fat: 15g (23%)Saturated Fat: 9g (45%)Cholesterol: 43mg (14%)Sodium: 430mg (18%)Potassium: 35mg (1%)Sugar: 38g (42%)Vitamin A: 490IU (10%)Calcium: 13mg (1%)Iron: 0.2mg (1%)
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  1. Michelle says

    April 3, 2019 at 2:09 pm

    5 stars
    We love Lofthouse cookies and these cookies are even better! They’re a little work but they’re really worth it. Thanks!

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    • Kate says

      April 3, 2019 at 2:11 pm

      Thanks!! I’m so glad you liked them. Thanks for commenting!

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