These Valentine’s Day Lofthouse Cookies are soft, fluffy, and perfect for sharing with loved ones. Delight in their vibrant colors and festive flavors!
Author:Souzan
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:32 minutes
Yield:24 cookies
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
1 tablespoon milk (for frosting)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Food coloring (optional, for decoration)
Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until fully incorporated.
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Let cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add food coloring if desired.
Frost the cooled cookies and add sprinkles on top.
Notes
Be careful not to overbake the cookies; they should be soft and fluffy.
Experiment with different colors and toppings for various occasions.