Air Fryer Copycat Lofthouse Cookies

Air Fryer Copycat Lofthouse Cookies — Lofthouse cookies are delicious, but they can be pretty expensive to buy. If you have an air fryer though, you could enjoy these copycat Lofthouse cookies without spending too much money! These Air Fryer Copycat Lofthouse Cookies take about 30 minutes to make and require only 6 ingredients. You don’t even need to turn on your oven for this recipe! With just a few simple steps, these yummy cookies will be baking in no time at all. This is the perfect dessert or sweet treat that everyone will love!

Air Fryer Copycat Lofthouse Cookies are amazing! My kids went bonkers for these today, and they are so easy to make. But yet, for a great copycat recipe.

Everyone sees these at the grocery store; they are beloved all over American Grocery stores. I used the iconic pink icing and rainbow sprinkles to look like the packaged store-bought cookies.

My kids loved decorating these with me. I mean, who doesn’t love to decorate cookies, especially if you know you will get to have them afterward?

If you are looking for even more Air Fryer Cookie Recipes, some of my favorites are AIR FRYER COPYCAT DOUBLETREE COOKIES, AIR FRYER 2 INGREDIENT OREO MUG CAKE, AIR FRYER BREAKFAST COOKIES and AIR FRYER COOKIE DOUGH CRESCENT BITES.

Lofthouse Cookies

Lofthouse Cookies are characterized by being both soft and chewy frosted cookies. The Today show did a whole segment on them, as they are one of the most beloved cookies in America.

But where did they come from? The Conagra Brand actually owns Lofthouse Cookies. They are manufactured in Odgen, Utah, in a bakery there, along with other products.

They were introduced in 1995, by Dave and Deann Stone, in Utah, and they started as most companies do in their own kitchen. In 2012 they sold their company to ConAgra Foods.

What Is In A Lofthouse Cookie?

They say that the key to a great copycat version of Lofthouse Cookies is the use of both baking soda and baking powder.

Since baking soda in cookies makes for a chewy cookie, and the baking powder in cookies makes for a moist cookies. Using both creates the moist, soft and chewy cookie, American has come to love.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Copycat Lofthouse Cookies

• All-Purpose Flour
• Baking Powder
• Baking Soda
• Salt
• Butter
• Granulated Sugar
• Sour Cream
• Pure Vanilla Extract
• Eggs

How To Make Air Fryer Copycat Lofthouse Cookies

In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In another bowl, add the butter, sugar, and sour cream, and cream them all together. (This will help you get a light and fluffy cookie)

Add the eggs and pure vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix well.

Slowly fold in the dry mixture into the wet mixture, mix well.

Roll the cookies into 2 inch balls.

Line the air fryer with parchment paper, and then add your Air Fryer Lofthouse Cookie Dough to the Air Fryer Basket. Air Fry (using the air fryer setting) for 5-7 minutes at 320 degrees F. Remove and let cool.

While the cookies are cooling, add the Icing Ingredients to a bowl, and mix well. Add a couple of drops of the food coloring until you get the color you wish. (I went with the iconic pink frosting color, but any color will do)

Frost the cookies, and then add some sprinkles on top.

Other Variations of Lofthouse Cookies:

While today, I went with the iconic pink icing. You can really use any of the rainbow colors you wish. Some other great colors for copycat versions:

• Yellow Frosting: Add a few drops of lemon juice to the frosting.
• Birthday Colors: This would make for a great birthday treat. Use the birthday boy/girl’s favorite colors.
• Christmas Colors: Add red and green frosting.
• Easier: You can do all of the pastel colors.
• Patriotic Holidays: Patriot Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, use Red/Blue and White Colors.

What Food Colorings Should I Use?

Today, I used the food coloring you get in the baking aisle at your local grocery store.

But due to food allergies, I would recommend these dye-free ones; I have used them with great success.

How To Store Air Fryer Copycat Lofthouse Cookies

If you have any leftovers, let them cool to room temperature, and then place the leftover cookies into an airtight container.

You can leave them on the counter or refrigerate the cookies.

How To Freeze The Air Fryer Copycat Lofthouse Cookie Dough

This dough does really well frozen. You can triple the batch if you want and then freeze all of the dough or just part of it.

To freeze, wrap the dough tightly with saran wrap and then place it into a freezer bag. The dough will last for about 2 to 3 months.

To use from frozen, you can either air fry the dough or you can thaw it overnight in your refrigerator.

How To Freeze The Air Fryer Copycat Lofthouse Cookies

You can also freeze the cookies after you air-fried them. I always add the room-temperature cookies to a baking sheet (spray it with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper), then place the freezer. Freeze until frozen solid.

To use from frozen, remove them and place them on the counter until defrosted.

How To Bake Lofthouse Cookies

These also do really well in the oven. To bake them, prepare as directed, and then preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.

Then bake for about 5-7 minutes. Remove when golden brown. Let cool before adding the frosting.

Some Other Great & Easy Air Fryer Cookie Recipes-

• AIR FRYER COPYCAT DOUBLETREE COOKIES
• AIR FRYER 2 INGREDIENT OREO MUG CAKE
• EASY AND DELICIOUS COOKIE MUG CAKE RECIPE MADE IN MINUTES
• AIR FRYER STARBUCKS CRANBERRY BLISS BARS COPYCAT RECIPE
• AIR FRYER SLICE AND BAKE COOKIES

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