Giant Chilled Sugar Cookies (Printable)
Soft, oversized sugar cookies topped with creamy pink vanilla frosting, served chilled for the ultimate bakery-style treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
04 - 2 large eggs, 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
→ Pink Vanilla Frosting
10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
12 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
13 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
14 - 1-2 drops pink gel food coloring
15 - Pinch of salt
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
03 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
04 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Scoop 1/3-cup portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on prepared baking sheets. Flatten into 3/4-inch thick discs.
07 - Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly underbaked.
08 - Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in heavy cream, vanilla, food coloring, and salt until fluffy. Add more cream if needed for spreadable consistency.
10 - Generously frost each completely cooled cookie. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The chilled frosting creates that irresistible thick, fudgy texture you can only get from the bakery
- These oversized cookies are ridiculously soft and stay fresh for days in the fridge
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- Underbaking slightly is crucial since cookies continue cooking on the hot pan and you want them soft
- The cookies must be completely cool before frosting or the buttercream will melt right off
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- Weighing your ingredients with a kitchen scale gives you the most consistent results batch after batch
- Chill your dough balls for 15 minutes before baking if they seem too soft or sticky to handle