How to Make My Version of the Famous Lofthouse® Cookie - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about a soft, pillowy cookie that just hits the spot. And when it comes to soft and fluffy, the Lofthouse® cookie takes the cake. These famous cookies are known for their tender texture, sweet frosting, and colorful sprinkles, making them a hit with both kids and adults alike.

But what if we told you that you could recreate these delicious cookies right in your own kitchen? That's right, with our version of the famous Lofthouse® cookie recipe, you can whip up a batch ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package French vanilla cake mix (such as Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe)
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour, plus
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup soybean oil
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ⅓ cup shortening
  • 3 tablespoons half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 47 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 24 cookies

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheet with silicone baking mats.
  • Beat cake mix, eggs, 1/2 cup flour, 3 tablespoons flour, and soybean oil together in a stand mixer until stiff.
  • Divide and roll dough into 1-inch balls and arrange on prepared baking sheets and flatten to about 1/2-inch thick.
  • Bake in preheated oven until somewhat firm in the center, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from oven and let cookies sit undisturbed until set, about 5 minutes more.
  • Spread a sheet of aluminum foil onto a countertop. Transfer cookies to foil to cool completely, at least 20 minutes.
  • Beat confectioners' sugar, butter, shortening, half-and-half, and vanilla extract together with a hand mixer until smooth; spoon into a pastry bag and pipe onto cooled cookies or just spread onto cookies using a spatula.
  • Nutrition

    553 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 298mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 82g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 61g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 74mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 53mg