# @thepancakeprincess on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DR7J6jike9P
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70552745-thepancakeprincess-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/3381094b70.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-12-06T13:50:33.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Erika | NYC content creator (@thepancakeprincess) — https://gondola.cc/thepancakeprincess

## Caption

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 needed

Beat the butter until soft and creamy, then beat in the powdered sugar until combined. Add ~2 tbsp of cream, vanilla and salt and beat on high for 2-3 minutes (it should look pale and fluffy). Add more cream 1 tbsp at a time if you want a softer texture. Taste and adjust for salt/vanilla!

#plugrapartner #sugarcookies #holidaycookies

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## Tags

holidaycookies, sugarcookies, plugrapartner

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