Description
These Peppermint Lofthouse Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that combines the classic soft and fluffy Lofthouse cookie with a burst of peppermint flavor in both the cookie and the creamy frosting. Perfect for festive gatherings or as a sweet gift for friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Frosting:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (for frosting)
- Red or pink gel food coloring (optional)
- Holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs, then add sour cream, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, mixing until smooth.
- Combine and Scoop: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until combined. Scoop dough, roll into balls, and flatten on baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes until set. Cool on sheets before transferring to a rack.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, cream, and peppermint extract. Add coloring if desired.
- Frost Cookies: Generously frost cooled cookies and add holiday sprinkles.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For an extra festive touch, top with crushed peppermint candies instead of sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
