Copycat Lofthouse Sugar Cookies

• Vegetarian

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs

• Baking & Spices

  • 5 1/2 cups All-purpose flour - measured correctly
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Cream of tartar
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/4 cups Sugar
  • 3 tsp Vanilla

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 3/4 cup Oil

• Dairy

  • 1 1/4 cup Butter
  • 4 oz Cream cheese
  • 2 tsp Milk

• Liquids

  • 2 tbsp Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup softened butter (no substitute)
• ¾ cup oil
• 1¼ cups sugar (plus a ¼ cup for dipping glass into)
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 eggs
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon Cream of Tartar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 5½ cups all-purpose flour - measured correctly
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• ¼ cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 teaspoons milk

Directions

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease cookie sheets.
• Add the butter, oil and sugar to a mixing bowl. Mix until combined.
• Add the water and vanilla. Mix together. Add eggs one at a time.
• Add the baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and flour to the bowl. Mix until thoroughly incorporated.
• Using a medium scoop, make balls of dough. Using a flat bottom glass that has been dipped in sugar, press down on cookies.
• Bake for 10 - 12 minutes. Do not let cookies brown on bottoms. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
• Combine frosting ingredients together. Beat until thick and creamy.
• Frost cookies and sprinkle with jimmies if using.