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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Cream together butter, shortening, and sugar with an electric mixer.
3
Add in eggs, vanilla, and instant pudding mix. Continue mixing until thoroughly incorporated.
4
In a separate bowl stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
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Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture a little at a time mixing between additions until all the flour is incorporated.
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Using a dough scoop or spoon scoop drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes or until set and lightly golden brown around the edges.
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a cooling rack to cool completely.
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Once cookies have cooled, frost with icing.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chill Dough for Perfect Texture 🧊Refrigerate your dough for at least 2 hours before baking to prevent spreading and achieve that signature soft, cake-like texture these cookies are known for.
- Instant Vanilla Pudding is Key 🎂Don't skip the instant vanilla pudding powder—it's the secret ingredient that creates incredible softness and keeps these cookies tender for days without drying out.
- Cream Butter and Sugar Properly ✨Beat butter and sugar together for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy to incorporate air, which creates the light, pillowy crumb that defines Lofthouse-style cookies.
- Use Shortening for Softness 🧈The combination of both butter and shortening is crucial—shortening creates a softer, more tender cookie than butter alone, which is why professional bakeries use this blend.
- Frost While Slightly Warm 🎨Apply frosting to cookies while they're still slightly warm but set (about 5 minutes out of the oven) so it adheres beautifully and sets with a slight sheen.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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Smart Nutrition 
Nutrition Per Serving
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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