Giant Chilled Sugar Cookies (Printable)
Soft, oversized sugar cookies with creamy pink vanilla frosting, served chilled for that perfect bakery-style texture.
# 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, plus additional as needed
13 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
14 - 1-2 drops pink gel food coloring
15 - Pinch of salt
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
06 - Scoop 1/3-cup portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on prepared baking sheets with adequate spacing.
07 - Gently press each dough ball into a thick flat disc approximately 3/4 inch thick.
08 - Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly underbaked.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
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 necessary.
11 - Generously frost each completely cooled cookie. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to achieve authentic chilled texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The chilled texture creates this incredible contrast between the dense, buttery cookie and the cold, creamy frosting that you honestly have to experience to understand
- These make any Tuesday feel like a celebration and they are easier to make than you would expect from something so bakery beautiful
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- Underbaking slightly is intentional—these cookies continue cooking on the hot baking sheet and that moisture keeps them soft even after chilling
- Room temperature ingredients are not optional here—cold butter or eggs will prevent your dough from coming together properly
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- Use a kitchen scale to measure your flour—scooping directly from the container can pack down the flour and create dry, tough cookies
- Let the frosted cookies chill overnight if possible—the flavors meld together and the texture becomes even more incredible