Description
Frosted Lofthouse Cookies are the ultimate indulgence for cookie lovers! With their soft, cake-like texture and vibrant frosting, these delightful treats are perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and customize, they bring back fond childhood memories while adding sweetness to your gatherings. Whether enjoyed at home or shared with friends, these cookies are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp milk (adjust for desired thickness)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on sheets before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, combine powdered sugar with milk until smooth; add food coloring if desired.
- Frost cooled cookies generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg