The softest frosted sugar cookies with @plugrabutter for day 1 of holiday cookies! #plugrapartner Comment PLUGRA to get a link to the recipe. In 2020, I tested 9 different Lofthouse copycat cookie recipes in search of the closest dupe. This @seriouseats recipe far exceeded the store bought version with a soft and tender crumb that just melts in your mouth. To me, the easiest hack for better flavor when baking holiday cookies is to use a high-quality buter like @plugrabutter. With 82% butterfat, it lends a richer flavor to the cookie base AND makes the most lusciously creamy buttercream that goes well on everything! For the cookies, you will need: 16 tbsp @plugrabutter unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1 ¼ tsp kosher salt 2 large egg whites 2 tbsp heavy cream 2 tsp vanilla 2 ¾ cups cake flour For the buttercream, I used: 8 tbsp @plugrabutter unsalted butter, softened 2 2/3 cups powdered sugar 3-4 tbsp heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla Pinch of salt Food coloring as neede...