Pin It Fun, jumbo-sized elephant-shaped sugar cookies, perfect for sharing at parties or as a delightful treat for kids.
This recipe brings a smile to everyone who tries these giant elephant cookies in my family.
Ingredients
- Dough: 250 g unsalted butter softened, 200 g granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 420 g all-purpose flour, 1 ½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt
- Decoration: 200 g powdered sugar, 2 3 tbsp milk, Food coloring (gray, pink, and black, gel or liquid), Edible candy eyes or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar:
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla:
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Chill dough:
- Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes if time allows (for easier rolling).
- Roll dough:
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1 cm thickness.
- Cut shapes:
- Use a large elephant-shaped cookie cutter (or create a template from paper) to cut out cookies.
- Arrange cookies:
- Transfer the cookies to prepared baking sheets spacing them apart.
- Bake:
- Bake for 10 12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make icing:
- Mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth and spreadable Divide and tint with food coloring as desired.
- Decorate cookies:
- Decorate cooled cookies with icing, using gray for the body, pink for ears, and black for details Add edible eyes or chocolate chips for eyes Let icing set before serving.
Pin It My kids love decorating these cookies and sharing them with their friends during playdates.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, Electric mixer or wooden spoon, Rolling pin, Elephant-shaped cookie cutter or paper template and sharp knife, Baking sheets, Parchment paper, Wire rack, Small bowls and brushes for icing
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten), eggs, milk (dairy) Check decorations for additional allergens Double-check food coloring and candy eyes for allergen statements
Nutritional Information
Calories 340 Total Fat 14 g Carbohydrates 50 g Protein 4 g per serving
Pin It These biscuits are sure to become a party favorite with their fun shape and delicious taste.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What ingredients give the cookies their soft texture?
The combination of softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and eggs creates a tender and soft dough, ensuring the cookies remain moist after baking.
- → How can I decorate the cookies with vibrant colors?
Mix powdered sugar with milk to create smooth icing, then divide and tint using gel or liquid food coloring in gray, pink, and black shades for detailed decoration.
- → Is it necessary to chill the dough before rolling?
Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes helps firm it up, making it easier to roll out and cut into the elephant shapes without sticking.
- → What alternatives exist if I don’t have an elephant-shaped cutter?
You can create a paper template of the elephant shape and carefully cut around it with a knife to achieve the design.
- → What flavors can be added to enhance the dough?
Adding a pinch of ground cinnamon or a few drops of almond extract to the dough provides a subtle, warm flavor boost.
- → How do I ensure the icing sets properly on the cookies?
Let the decorated cookies rest at room temperature until the icing hardens and sets, which usually takes about an hour.