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Valentine’s Day Lofthouse Cookies

Valentine’s Day Lofthouse Cookies


  • Author: Goldie Clark
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Deliciously soft and fluffy cookies perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day.


Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • Sprinkles (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, and sour cream to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let the cookies cool completely before frosting.
  9. For the frosting, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth, adding food coloring if desired.
  10. Frost the cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles.

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Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • For a softer cookie, do not overbake.
  • Feel free to customize the frosting colors for different occasions.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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