Giant Chilled Sugar Cookies (Printable Version)
Soft, oversized sugar cookies with creamy pink vanilla frosting, served chilled for that perfect bakery-style texture.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Cookies
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
04 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
05 - 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ For the Frosting
10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
12 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream (plus more as needed)
13 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
14 - 1-2 drops pink gel food coloring (optional)
15 - Pinch of salt
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
03 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Scoop out large 1/3-cup portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheets.
07 - Gently press each dough ball into a thick, flat disc about 3/4 inch thick.
08 - Bake for 13-15 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Add heavy cream, vanilla, pink food coloring, and a pinch of salt. Beat until light and fluffy, adding more cream as needed for a spreadable consistency.
11 - Once cookies are completely cool, generously frost each cookie. Chill the frosted cookies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for authentic chilled texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The chilled frosting creates this incredible creamy texture that makes you feel like youre eating dessert from an actual bakery case
- These giant cookies freeze beautifully and thaw in the fridge for whenever that sugar craving hits at 10 PM
02 -
- Overmixing the dough once flour is added makes these tough cookies instead of tender ones
- The centers will look slightly underdone when you pull them out but they finish cooking on the hot pan
03 -
- Chill your dough balls for 15 minutes before baking if your kitchen is warm to prevent excessive spreading
- Room temperature ingredients are non negotiable for that perfectly soft bakery texture