Save Fun, jumbo-sized elephant-shaped sugar cookies, perfect for sharing at parties or as a delightful treat for kids.
This recipe is a favorite in our family, bringing smiles every time we bake these adorable giant elephant cookies.
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:
- 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:
- 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.
- Place on sheets:
- 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:
- 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.
Save Baking these cookies has become a favorite family activity, creating joyful moments and sweet memories.
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 and 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.
Save Enjoy decorating your elephant cookies and sharing them with loved ones for a delightful treat.
Common Questions
- → What ingredients create the dough's texture?
Unsalted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and all-purpose flour combine for a soft, buttery dough. Baking powder adds lightness, while vanilla enhances flavor.
- → How do I achieve the elephant shape without a cutter?
Create a paper template of an elephant and carefully cut around it with a sharp knife to shape the dough before baking.
- → What colors are used for the icing decorations?
Icing is tinted gray for the body, pink for the ears, and black for details, achieving a playful and vivid elephant appearance.
- → Can these cookies be prepared in advance?
Yes, dough can be chilled before rolling for easier handling. Decorated cookies should be allowed to set completely before storing.
- → Are there suggestions for serving these cookies?
These cookies pair wonderfully with milk, lemonade, or a light tea, perfect for gatherings or casual snacking.