Giant Chilled Sugar Cookies (Printer-friendly)
Soft, oversized sugar cookies with creamy pink vanilla frosting, served chilled for bakery-style perfection.
# 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, 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
13 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
14 - 1-2 drops pink gel food coloring
15 - Pinch of salt
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream 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 well combined.
04 - In separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Scoop 1/3-cup portions of dough and roll into balls. Place spaced apart on prepared baking sheets. Gently press into thick discs about 3/4 inch thick.
07 - Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set and centers look 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, beating until smooth. Add heavy cream, vanilla, pink food coloring, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy, adding more cream if needed for spreadable consistency.
10 - Generously frost each completely cooled cookie. Chill frosted cookies in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The chilled texture transforms regular sugar cookies into something that tastes straight from a fancy bakery case
- These oversized treats are perfect for sharing (or not, I won't tell)
- The pink frosting makes everything feel like a celebration, even on random weekdays
02 -
- Overmixed dough makes tough cookies, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
- Warm cookies melt the frosting into a mess, so patience during cooling is non-negotiable
- The chilling step is what makes these taste like the real deal, so don't skip it
03 -
- Chill your dough balls for 15 minutes before baking if your kitchen is warm, they'll hold their shape better
- Add a tiny pinch of salt to the frosting, it balances the sweetness and makes flavors pop