Lofthouse Cookie Recipe (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 3 cups cake flour.
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda.
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
04 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter.
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar.
07 - 1/2 cup sour cream.
08 - 2 large eggs.
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
10 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
11 - 1/2 cup salted butter (for frosting).
12 - 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting).
13 - 2 tablespoons milk.
14 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting).
15 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (for frosting).
16 - Purple, green, gold sprinkles.
17 - Optional plastic baby figurine.

# Instructions:

01 - Thoroughly whisk together cake flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in medium bowl until well combined.
02 - Beat room temperature butter and sugar in mixer bowl until light and extremely fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
03 - Add sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract and almond extract to butter mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
04 - Gradually stir flour mixture into wet ingredients just until dough comes together, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Divide dough into two equal portions and wrap each tightly in plastic wrap.
06 - Refrigerate wrapped dough for exactly 3 hours until firm enough to roll.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
08 - Roll chilled dough on floured surface to 1/2-inch thickness, keeping surface well-floured.
09 - Cut dough with 3-inch round cutter and transfer cookies to prepared sheets.
10 - Bake cookies 8-9 minutes just until edges begin turning golden.
11 - Cool cookies completely on wire racks before frosting.
12 - Beat softened butter for frosting until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
13 - Gradually mix in powdered sugar, then add milk and extracts until smooth.
14 - Pipe generous amount of frosting onto each cooled cookie and smooth tops.
15 - Immediately decorate with colored sprinkles before frosting sets.

# Notes:

01 - Signature soft texture.
02 - Mardi Gras themed.
03 - Make ahead friendly.
04 - Celebration cookie.

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