Soft Lofthouse Style Frosted Cookies

I’m basically addicted to Stumble Upon - surfing sites that I never would have found otherwise, and I found the most awesome site – Sweet Pea’s Kitchen. Highly recommend checking it out.

The one recipe that caught my attention were the Soft Lofthouse Style Frosted Cookies, and after making a batch tonight, they are now ranked up there with my favorite cookie – snickerdoodles. Apparently they taste similar to the Lofthouse branded cookie in the US – I can’t comment since we don’t have them in Australia, but regardless they are moist and delicious – perfect for a tea party.

I’m using the recipe directly from Sweet Pea’s Kitchen site.

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For the Cookies:

• 6 cups plain flour, divided
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup butter, at room temperature
• 2 cups granulated (caster) sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups light sour cream

For the Frosting:

• 1 cup butter, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 6 tablespoons heavy cream
• Several drops food coloring (I had pink sprinkles, so went with pink icing)
• Sprinkles

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk 5 cups of flour, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.

2. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the flat beater attached, cream the butter and granulated sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Add the eggs, one at a time beating until each is incorporated. Add the vanilla and sour cream and beat at low speed until combined.

3. Add the dry ingredients and beat at low speed until just combined, about 30 seconds, scraping down the bowl as needed. Dough needs to obtain the right consistency for rolling, so add additional flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until this is achieved (up to 1 cup more flour). Divide dough into two sections. Flatten into rectangles about 1 1/2 inches thick, then wrap with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator overnight.

4. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or spray them with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.

5. Generously flour a work area and rolling pin. With a rolling pin, roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness. Using a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out circles and transfer to a baking sheet. Bake for 7-8 minutes, until pale golden. Immediately transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.

6. To make the frosting, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and vanilla. Slowly beat in the powdered sugar. Once smooth and creamy, add in heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired spreading consistency is achieved. If desired, add food coloring and beat until combined.

7. Once cookies have cooled completely, frost and add sprinkles. Allow frosting to set, then store in an air-tight container. Let cookies sit for several hours before serving to allow the flavors to develop.

Makes Approx: 4 1/2 dozen cookies

Source: Sweet Pea’s Kitchen who adapted them from Runs With Spatulas originally from Recipe Secrets

Enjoy!

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