Giant Chilled Sugar Cookies (Printable version)
Soft, oversized sugar cookies topped with creamy pink vanilla frosting, served chilled for ultimate bakery-style perfection.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cookie Components
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 more as needed
13 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
14 - 1-2 drops pink gel food coloring
15 - Pinch of salt
# How to Make It:
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 - Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla extract and 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 to prevent tough cookies.
06 - Scoop 1/3-cup portions of dough and roll into balls. Space evenly on prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten each ball to 3/4-inch thickness.
07 - Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly underbaked. This ensures soft, chewy texture.
08 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar until smooth. Add heavy cream, vanilla, pink food coloring, and salt. Whip until light and fluffy, adjusting cream consistency as needed.
10 - Generously frost each completely cooled cookie. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to achieve authentic chilled bakery texture.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- These cookies capture that perfect Crumbl texture, soft and thick with a frosting that firms up beautifully in the fridge
- The chilled serving method makes them feel fancy and indulgent, like dessert from your favorite bakery
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- Underbaking slightly is crucial because the cookies continue cooking on the hot baking sheet and you want them to stay soft
- Chilling the frosted cookies is not optional, that cold firm frosting against the soft cookie is the whole point of the Crumbl experience
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- Use a kitchen scale to measure your flour if possible, too much flour makes these cookies dense instead of soft
- Let your butter sit out for a full hour before starting, cold butter creates flat cookies that spread too much