Giant Sugar Cookies Recipe
Description:
Indulge in the delightful creation of Giant Sugar Cookies straight from Cooks.com. These oversized treats are perfect for special occasions, whether it’s a birthday bash or a whimsical afternoon snack. Using a giant bear-shaped cutter adds a charming touch, and when adorned with royal frosting, especially chocolate for the main parts, they become irresistible.
Recipe Details:
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 6 minutes
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 166.4
- Fat Content: 9.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 16mg
- Sodium Content: 104.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 19.6g
- Fiber Content: 0.4g
- Sugar Content: 8.7g
- Protein Content: 1.7g
Servings: 24 large cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 3 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring it reaches the optimal temperature for baking these delightful treats.
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Cream shortening and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is crucial for achieving the perfect texture in your cookies.
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Add wet ingredients: To the creamed mixture, add the egg yolks, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat the ingredients well until they are fully incorporated, creating a smooth and creamy batter.
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Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. This ensures that there are no lumps and all the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
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Incorporate dry ingredients: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the sugar mixture, stirring until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough cookies.
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Chill dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Chilling the dough allows the flavors to meld together and makes it easier to roll out.
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Roll out dough: Once the dough has chilled, lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the dough to a thickness of approximately 1/8 inch. The flour prevents sticking and ensures the dough is easy to handle.
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Cut out cookies: Using your giant bear-shaped cookie cutter, cut out shapes from the rolled-out dough. Place the cutouts onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving some space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.
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Sprinkle with sugar: For an added touch of sweetness and sparkle, sprinkle the cookies with a little sugar before baking. This creates a beautiful sugary crust on the cookies once they’re baked.
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Bake: Place the cookie sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Be sure to keep a close eye on them as they bake, as oven temperatures may vary.
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Cool and decorate: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on wire racks. Once cooled, unleash your creativity and decorate the cookies with royal frosting, using chocolate for the main parts to create a whimsical and delicious treat.
Enjoy Your Giant Sugar Cookies!
These Giant Sugar Cookies are not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying them with a cup of tea or serving them at a party, they’re sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. So go ahead, bake up a batch of these delightful cookies and indulge in their sweet, buttery goodness! 🍪✨
