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Halloween Lofthouse Cookies

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A plate with frosted sugar cookies decorated with orange, green, and purple icing and sprinkles, set on an orange spiderweb-patterned cloth.
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:9 minutes
Chill Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 29 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ 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
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract

For the Buttercream

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • Orange purple, green food coloring
  • Halloween sprinkles

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cornstarch and set aside.
  • In a large bowl using an electric mixer cream the butter and sugar until fluffy (5 minutes or so).
  • Add in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
  • Next mix in the sour cream.
  • Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and mix until everything is just combined.
  • Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
  • Roll the dough out to about a ¼ inch then use a 3 inch circle cookie cutter to cut the cookies.
  • Place the cookies on a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake for 8-9 minutes.
  • You do not want to overbake these cookies, they should have barely any color on them.
  • Let the cookies cool completely.
  • For the buttercream using an electric mixer cream the butter until fluffy and add in the powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Next add in the milk. You may need to add just a little extra milk to get the consistency right.
  • Separate the buttercream into 3 bowls and use the food coloring to dye each one.
  • Frost the cookies using a piping bag or offset spatula.
  • Top with halloween sprinkles and serve!

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days or in the in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • You can use any color food coloring you like.
  • You can skip the sprinkles if you prefer.
  • You can chill the dough overnight if you like.
Servings: 12 cookies