Kitchen notes · a little help before you start

Lofthouse Sugar Cookies

Name: Lofthouse Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 1/2 cup + 1/2 cup unsalted butter (, softened) (Source: 1/2 cup unsalted butter (, softened); Source: 1/2 cup unsalted butter (, softened)); 3/4 cups sugar (Source: 3/4 cups sugar); 1 each large egg (Source: 1 large egg); 1/2 cup sour cream (Source: 1/2 cup sour cream); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (Source: 2 teaspoons vanilla extract); 1 1/2 cups flour (Source: 1 1/2 cups flour); 1 tablespoon cornstarch (Source: 1 tablespoon cornstarch); 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (Source: 1/2 teaspoon baking powder); 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (Source: 1/2 teaspoon baking soda); 3 cups powdered sugar (Source: 3 cups powdered sugar); 1/4 cup water (Source: 1/4 cup water)

Lofthouse Sugar Cookies is made with powdered sugar, egg, and sour cream.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Original yield: Serves 24
Ingredients: 11 listed

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Estimating…

DessertsAmericanPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Allow for chilling

Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.

2. Watch the mixing

Stop mixing at the point described in the method.

3. Prepare the thickener

Mix and add the thickener at the steps specified.

Get to know the ingredients

unsalted butter (, softened)

In the method: Add the butter and sugar to a stand mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until fluffy then add in the egg, sour cream and vanilla until fully combined.

large egg

In the method: Add the butter and sugar to a stand mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until fluffy then add in the egg, sour cream and vanilla until fully combined.

sour cream

In the method: Add the butter and sugar to a stand mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until fluffy then add in the egg, sour cream and vanilla until fully combined.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Frost completely cooled cookies and if desired add sprinkles.

A little more help as you go

Preheat as directed

Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.

Allow for cooling

Include the cooling stage before the next step.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the oven and baking sheet. Start with this step: Add the butter and sugar to a stand mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until fluffy then add in the egg, sour cream and vanilla until fully combined.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.

What happens at the end?

Frost completely cooled cookies and if desired add sprinkles.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: dinnerthendessert.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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