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Giant Patriotic Sugar Cookie

Just in time for the 4th of July, I am sharing my giant patriotic sugar cookie recipe with you. Whenever I make these giant cookies the kids go crazy. There is just something about seeing a giant cookie sitting on the table that makes the kids super excited and giddy. And they are so easy to make!

Giant Cookie Giant Patriotic Sugar CookieGrowing up, we would pass the cookie kiosk at the mall and I always wanted one of those giant cookies but it never happened. I always thought it must be really hard to make them, that’s why they cost so much. In reality, they are really easy to make! Now I make them for nearly every occasion so the kids have a crazy large cookie to enjoy and share. Well, at least I hope they share!

To make this giant patriotic sugar cookie you will need the following –

3/4 C Unsalted Butter, room temperature
3/4 C Sugar
1 large Egg
1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 tsp  Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Cream of Tatar
2 C Flour
1 C Patriotic M&Ms plus extra for decorating
1/2 C Patriotic Sprinkles plus extra for decorating

For Buttercream Frosting –
3 tbsp Unsalted Butter, room temperature
1 1/2 C Powdered Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
2 tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream
Red Food Coloring
Blue Food Coloring

OR

2 cans Vanilla Frosting
Red Food Coloring
Blue Food Coloring

This cookie is fun to make and fairly easy but one word of caution – you will need to keep it refrigerated in an airtight container once you put the frosting on it. Bring it out about 15 minutes before you want to serve it for the frosting to warm up. Maybe less if you are having a heatwave.  We were having a heatwave when I made this cookie and my frosting was melting as I was piping it on!

First, preheat the oven to 350 and make sure the rack is in the center position.

Take a 9 inch, or as close as you have on hand, cake pan and spray with non-stick spray.

In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until creamy.

Next, beat in the egg and vanilla extra until combined.

Add in the baking soda, salt, Cream of Tatar and mix until combined.

Slowly add in the flour until well combined. It will start to get a little thicker and stiffer.

Gently fold in the patriotic M&Ms and sprinkles.

Giant Cookie Giant Patriotic Sugar CookieScoop into the cake pan and press down until even. Do not press it all the way out to the edges, the cookie will need room to expand. If you press the dough all the way to the edge it will rise up. You will end up with high edges and a thin center.

Once the oven is preheated, place it on the center rack and bake for 18-23 minutes. If you use a larger pan, take some time off and keep checking it. If you used a smaller pan you’ll want to add time.

You’ll know the cookie is done when the edges start to turn a golden brown, remove it from the oven and let it cool. The cookie will continue to cook some while it is cooling.

When the cookie has completely cooled it’s time to frost it!

You can place the cookie on a cake board or a plate, whichever you prefer.

Because it was so hot, we used canned frosting but you can also make a buttercream if you would like.

Separate the frosting into 3 bowls. Dye one bowl blue, another red and leave the last one white.

Lay a sheet of saran wrap on the counter. Scoop the frosting onto the saran wrap. Then roll it and twist the edges shut. Cut the edge of one side and slide into a pastry bag with a decorating tip.

Pipe the frosting around the edge of the cookie. You can use any tip you like and make any design you like.

Sprinkle a handful or so of M&Ms and patriotic sprinkles on the frosting.

Giant Cookie Giant Patriotic Sugar CookieStore in a cool, dry place in an air-tight container until you are ready to enjoy.

Check out some of our other dessert recipes too!

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Giant Patriotic Sugar Cookie

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Giant Cookie, Patriotic Cookies, Patriotic Treats, Sugar Cookie

Ingredients

Sugar Cookie

  • 3/4 C Unsalted Nutter, room tmep
  • 3/4 C Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Cream of Tartar
  • 2 C Flour
  • 1 C Patriotic M&Ms plus extra
  • 1/2 C Patriotic Sprinkles plus extra

Frosting Buttercream

  • 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter Room Temp
  • 1 1/2 C Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream
  • Red Food Coloring
  • Blue Food Coloring

Patriotic Frosting Shortcut

  • 2 cans White Frosting
  • Red Food Coloring
  • Blue Food Coloring

Instructions

  • This cookie is fun to make and fairly easy but one word of caution - you will need to keep it refrigerated in an airtight container once you put the frosting on it. Bring it out about 15 minutes before you want to serve it for the frosting to warm up. Maybe less if you are having a heatwave.  We were having a heatwave when I made this cookie and my frosting was melting as I was piping it on!
    First, preheat the oven to 350 and make sure the rack is in the center position. 
    Take a 9 inch, or as close as you have on hand, cake pan and spray with non-stick spray. 
    In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until creamy. 
    Next, beat in the egg and vanilla extra until combined. 
    Add in the baking soda, salt, Cream of Tatar and mix until combined. 
    Slowly add in the flour until well combined. It will start to get a little thicker and stiffer. 
    Gently fold in the patriotic M&Ms and sprinkles. 
    Scoop into the cake pan and press down until even. Do not press it all the way out to the edges, the cookie will need room to expand. If you press the dough all the way to the edge it will rise up. You will end up with high edges and a thin center. 
    Once the oven is preheated, place it on the center rack and bake for 18-23 minutes. If you use a larger pan, take some time off and keep checking it. If you used a smaller pan you'll want to add time. 
    You'll know the cookie is done when the edges start to turn a golden brown, remove it from the oven and let it cool. The cookie will continue to cook some while it is cooling.  
    When the cookie has completely cooled it's time to frost it! 
    You can place the cookie on a cake board or a plate, whichever you prefer. 
    Because it was so hot, we used canned frosting but you can also make a buttercream if you would like. 
    Separate the frosting into 3 bowls. Dye one bowl blue, another red and leave the last one white. 
    Lay a sheet of saran wrap on the counter. Scoop the frosting onto the saran wrap. Then roll it and twist the edges shut. Cut the edge of one side and slide into a pastry bag with a decorating tip. 
    Pipe the frosting around the edge of the cookie. You can use any tip you like and make any design you like. 
    Sprinkle a handful or so of M&Ms and patriotic sprinkles on the frosting. 
    Store in a cool, dry place in an air-tight container until you are ready to enjoy. 

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Shanna started writing shortly after her daughter was born. She's written for various outlets over the years. When she's not writing about her adventures with her daughter, she's out having adventures!

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