Lofthouse Sugar Cookies

Ingredients
1 stick
unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup
granulated sugar
2
eggs at room temperature
1 teaspoon
vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon
almond extract
1/4 cup
5% fat Greek yogurt
2 1/2 cups
all purpose flour plus more for rolling
1 teaspoon
baking powder
1/2 teaspoon
baking soda
1/4 teaspoon
salt
1 stick
unsalted butter at room temperature
2 cups
powdered sugar
1 teaspoon
vanilla extract
2-3 tablespoons
milk
food coloring
optional
Holiday sprinkles
for decorating
Instructions
1
Add the vanilla and almond extracts and Greek yogurt and mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.
2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and process at low speed just until no streaks of flour remain.
4
Chill for 30 minutes.
5
Preheat the oven to 350˚F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
6
Using a 2-tablespoon sized spring loaded cookie scoop, scoop about 12 cookies onto each prepared sheet pan. Roll them into even balls, then gently pat the tops down so you create a slightly flattened disc.
7
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Let cool on sheet pans for 1 minute, then transfer to cooling racks to cool completely. Repeat with remaining cookie dough.
8
While the cookies cool, make the icing. Place the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Add sugar, vanilla and 2 tablespoons of milk and beat until smooth, adding the additional milk as needed. You want a light and fluffy frosting that is thick, but spreadable. Once you reach the desired consistency, add food coloring and mix to combine, if desired.
9
Add 1 tablespoon of frosting to each of the cooled cookies, then add sprinkles. Store frosted cookies tightly wrapped in the fridge.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
(per serving)
Calories:
578 calories
Servings:
12 servings
Carbohydrates:
70 g
Fat:
25 g
Fiber:
2 g
Protein:
4 g
Sugar:
34 g
Meal Effort
Preparation:
45 minutes
Cook:
12 minutes
Total:
57 minutes