Giant Chilled Sugar Cookies (Printable)
Oversized sugar cookies with creamy pink vanilla frosting, served chilled for authentic bakery-style texture.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cookie Base
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
→ Dry Ingredients
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 in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
04 - Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl until evenly distributed.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
06 - Portion dough using a 1/3-cup measure. Roll into balls and space evenly on prepared baking sheets.
07 - Press each dough ball gently into a thick disc approximately 3/4 inch thick.
08 - Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly underbaked for soft texture.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
10 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar until smooth. Add heavy cream, vanilla, pink food coloring, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy, adjusting consistency with additional cream if needed.
11 - Generously frost each cooled cookie. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to achieve authentic chilled bakery texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The frosting-to-cookie ratio is absolutely unhinged in the best possible way
- Serving them chilled transforms the texture into something bakery-level special
02 -
- Overbaking by even 2 minutes will ruin the soft texture, pull them out when centers look slightly underdone
- The chilling step isn't optional, it's what transforms these from good cookies to Crumbl-style perfection
03 -
- Sift your powdered sugar before making frosting to avoid any gritty texture
- Add pink food coloring one drop at a time, you can always add more but you can't take it back