Copycat Lofthouse Sugar Cookies
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Recipe type: Cookies, Christmas
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Serves: 3 Dozen
 
Soft sugar cookies frosted with a cream cheese frosting and topped with sprinkles.
Ingredients
  • 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
For the Frosting:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons milk
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease cookie sheets.
  2. Add the butter, oil and sugar to a mixing bowl. Mix until combined.
  3. Add the water and vanilla. Mix together. Add eggs one at a time.
  4. Add the baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and flour to the bowl. Mix until thoroughly incorporated.
  5. Using a medium scoop, make balls of dough. Using a flat bottom glass that has been dipped in sugar, press down on cookies.
  6. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes. Do not let cookies brown on bottoms. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
  7. Combine frosting ingredients together. Beat until thick and creamy.
  8. Frost cookies and sprinkle with jimmies if using.
Recipe by Recipes Food and Cooking at https://recipesfoodandcooking.com/2014/11/22/sugar-cookies/