Copycat Lofthouse Sugar Cookies
Author: Mary Ellen
Recipe type: Cookies, Christmas
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Serves: 3 Dozen
- 1 cup softened butter (no substitute)
- 3/4 cup oil
- 1 1/4 cups sugar (plus a 1/4 cup for dipping glass into)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour - measured correctly
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons milk
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease cookie sheets.
- Add the butter, oil and sugar to a mixing bowl. Mix until combined.
- Add the water and vanilla. Mix together. Add eggs one at a time.
- Add the baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and flour to the bowl. Mix until thoroughly incorporated.
- Using a medium scoop, make balls of dough. Using a flat bottom glass that has been dipped in sugar, press down on cookies.
- Bake for 10 - 12 minutes. Do not let cookies brown on bottoms. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
- Combine frosting ingredients together. Beat until thick and creamy.
- Frost cookies and sprinkle with jimmies if using.
Recipe by Recipes Food and Cooking at https://recipesfoodandcooking.com/2014/11/22/sugar-cookies/
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