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    Home » Desserts » Lofthouse Cookies Copycat Recipe

    Lofthouse Cookies Copycat Recipe

    Published: Apr 1, 2019 · Modified: May 13, 2022 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Best Lofthouse cookie 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. Not this recipe though!

    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

    Step 1: 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.

    Step 2: 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 mat

    Step 3: Add the cake flour, and stir in just until combined. Don't overmix. Overmixing will lead to tough cookies.

    Step 4: Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a round ½ inch tip.

    Step 5: Pipe out 1-¼ ounce portions of dough, spacing them 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.

    Step 6: Bake until pale and puffed but not browned. Let cookies cool completely before frosting.

    Step 7: To make the frosting, add the powdered sugar, salt, cream, and vanilla to a large mixing bowl.

    Step 8: Beat on low just until the ingredients are combined. Increase speed to medium, and continue beating for 3 minutes.

    Step 9: Frost the cookies.

    Tips for frosting Lofthouse cookies

    A bowl of pink frosting with a spatula in it.
    • 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.

    Recipe FAQs

    What does "cool" butter mean?

    Cool butter means that the butter is about 60-65F. The butter should give slightly when pressed, but it shouldn't dent easily.

    Can I just use a cookie scoop?

    I've tried using a cookie scoop, but the results weren't as good. The cookies baked out more, and they had flatter, crispier edges that browned more than the piped cookie dough.

    Can I tint the frosting?

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

    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 refrigerator. The cookies will keep for up to 5 days when properly stored.

    More delicious cookie recipes!

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    If you’ve tried this Lofthouse cookie copycat recipe, don’t forget to rate the recipe and leave me a comment below. I love to hear from people who've made my recipes!

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    Pink frosted Lofthouse cookie copycats on a cream plate.

    Lofthouse Cookie Copycat Recipe

    Soft sugar cookies topped with frosting and sprinkles
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 16 cookies
    Calories: 364kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Ingredients

    Frosting

    • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ 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 â…” cups cake flour
    US Customary - Metric

    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) ½ inch tip.
    • Pipe out 1-¼ 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 ½ 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

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 430mg | Potassium: 35mg | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    1. Michelle

      April 03, 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

        April 03, 2019 at 2:11 pm

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

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