Thick, Soft Sugar Cookies (Homemade Lofthouse Style)

For the cookies:

Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well. Mix in the sour cream. In a separate bowl, combine the salt, baking soda, and flour, then add that to the wet mixture and mix until combined. Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick. Cut into circles and use a spatula to carefully transfer them to parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes. They will NOT look done, and that’s exactly what you want. Don’t give in to baking them longer or you’ll lose that soft, fluffy texture and end up with crunchy cookies instead of that classic pillowy bite. (Bake time can vary based on oven, altitude, and the type of cookie sheet you use).

For the vanilla buttercream:

Beat the salted butter until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar gradually, then mix in the vanilla. Add milk or cream a little at a time until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable.

Once the cookies are completely cool, frost and top with sprinkles.