Why are Lofthouse Cookies called Lofthouse Cookies?
Lofthouse cookies are the style of thicker, frosted cookies you find in a grocery store or stand-alone bakery. The official “Lofthouse sugar cookies” originated in1994 when Lofthouse Foods started producing cookies that were sold to in-store bakeries of US supermarkets as well as merchandisers.
Why Lofthouse Cookies are the best?
They have the softest, melt-in-your-mouth texture and deliciously sweet frosting. I’ve been on a mission to create the perfect copycat Lofthouse Cookies with all of the flavor and texture but way better for you because they are homemade.
Where are Lofthouse Cookies made?
OMAHA — ConAgra Foods, Inc. said it has transitioned its Lofthouse Cookies main bakery in Ogden, Utah, into a nut-free facility.
What do Lofthouse Cookies taste like?
This Lofthouse cookie is CAKEY, super soft and has a light vanilla flavor. Most of the flavor comes from the sweet bakery style buttercream frosting which I piped onto the cookie using an 804 piping tip and piping bag. Of course, I had to finish the cookies off with some rainbow sprinkles!
Why are frosted sugar cookies so good?
With white sugar bases, thick but not rich colored frosting and sprinkles on top, frosted sugar cookies are amazing all the way around. For starters, the cookies are never chewy. They are soft, fluffy and very easy to eat which adds to the lovely taste.
Are sugar cookies and Lofthouse cookies the same thing?
Unlike traditional sugar cookies, Lofthouse cookies are made with both baking soda and baking powder to give them a fluffier, less crumbly texture. Many recipes also involve sour cream to keep them moist.
Are sugar cookies and Lofthouse cookies the same?
How long do Lofthouse cookies last?
Storage: Like most homemade cookies, they taste best in the first day or two. These homemade Lofthouse cookies will last 3-5 days if kept in an airtight container. If you are making them ahead of time and want them to last longer, just store that airtight container in the freezer.
Why are those frosted cookies so good?
Why are those soft sugar cookies so good?
Specifically, what makes these cookies incredibly soft is the amount of butter, which adds rich flavor, and the use of 2 eggs. Using more egg than your average sugar cookie, or shortbread recipe, makes these cookies have a tender bite.
Can I freeze Lofthouse cookies?
Freeze: Place the cooled cookies on a baking sheet in the freezer. Once they’re frozen, transfer them to a ziplock freezer bag, with parchment paper in between each cookie to keep them from freezing together. They will last up to 3 months.
How do you make blue icing?
To make light blue frosting, mix ½ container of vanilla frosting with 1/8 teaspoon of blue gel. To make medium blue frosting, mix ½ container of vanilla frosting with ¼ teaspoon of blue gel. To make blue frosting, mix ½ container of vanilla frosting with 1 teaspoon of blue gel.