Description

Enjoy the delightful taste of Halloween Sugar Cookies (Lofthouse Style!). These soft, fluffy cookies are perfect for celebrating the season with vibrant frosting and sprinkles. Easy to make, they are a wonderful treat for all ages!

Ingredients

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2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup butter (softened)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
orange & purple & green food coloring
halloween sprinkles

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Instructions

Whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cornstarch in a medium bowl; set aside.
Cream the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes, using an electric mixer.
Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, followed by the sour cream.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 375°F when ready to bake.
Roll out the chilled dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut into circles with a 3-inch cookie cutter.
Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-9 minutes, ensuring they remain soft and pale.
Cool completely before frosting the cookies.
To prepare the buttercream, beat the softened butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
Add milk slowly to achieve a smooth and spreadable consistency, adjusting as necessary.
Divide frosting into three bowls, coloring each with the chosen food coloring.
Frost cookies using a piping bag or offset spatula, topping with Halloween sprinkles.

Notes

Chilling the dough helps achieve the soft texture characteristic of Lofthouse cookies.
Avoid letting the cookies become overly golden to keep them soft and fluffy.
Feel free to use your favorite Halloween-themed sprinkles for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg