Do you want to triple your normal-sized cookie? A giant cookie might be just the thing for you. Whether you're making it for a big group of people, for a party or celebration or a dessert to devour with the family, giant cookies are quick to prepare and bake and delicious to eat.
Makes: Each giant cookie makes approx. 12 servings
Ingredients
Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie [1] X Research source
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Giant Sugar Cookie [2] X Research source
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons beaten egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles (optional)
Giant Peanut Butter Cookie [3] X Research source
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons packed packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons beaten egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup Reese's Pieces
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Giant Oatmeal Cookie [4] X Research source allrecipes.com/recipe/10529/pizza-pan-oatmeal-cookie/
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- â…“ cup softened butter
- â…“ cup white sugar
- â…“ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Giant Vegan Cookie [5] X Research source www.fitmittenkitchen.com/giant-vegan-chocolate-chip-cookie-gluten-free/
- 2 teaspoon milled flax seed + 2 tablespoons water
- ¼ cup gluten-free quick oats, ground
- ½ tablespoons coconut flour
- â…› teaspoon baking soda
- â…› teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons natural nut or seed butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, softened
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 heaping tablespoon dairy-free semi-sweet chocolate chips
Steps
Method 1
Method 1 of 5:
Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
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Grease a 14 inch round pizza pan.Advertisement
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Cream the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Beat for about 2 minutes.
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Crack in the eggs and blend until fully combined.
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Stir in the dry ingredients. Pour in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Blend slowly until properly combined.
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Fold in the chocolate chips and mix well.
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Flatten and spread the cookie dough on the pizza pan.
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Bake the cookie in the oven for about 20-25 minutes.
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Allow the cookie to cool for about 10 minutes.
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Serve. Slice the cookie into pieces. Top with vanilla ice cream, if desired. Enjoy!Advertisement
Method 2
Method 2 of 5:
Giant Sugar Cookie
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).
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Coat a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
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Cream the butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Beat for about 2 minutes.
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Fold in the cream of tarter, flour, baking soda, salt and sprinkles. Blend until properly combined, taking care not to over-mix.
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Flatten and spread the cookie dough on the cookie sheet.
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Bake the cookie in the oven for about 14-16 minutes.
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Allow the cookie to cool for about 10 minutes.
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Serve. Slice the cookie into pieces. Top with whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy!Advertisement
Method 3
Method 3 of 5:
Giant Peanut Butter Cookie
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).
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Coat a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
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Cream the butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Beat for about 2 minutes.
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Add the peanut butter and stir in the dry ingredients. Pour in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Blend slowly until properly combined.
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Fold in the chocolate chips and Reese's Pieces.
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Flatten and spread the cookie dough on the cookie sheet.
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Bake the cookie in the oven for about 17-19 minutes.
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Allow the cookie to cool for about 10 minutes.
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Serve. Slice the cookie into pieces. Top with vanilla ice cream, if desired. Enjoy!Advertisement
Method 4
Method 4 of 5:
Giant Oatmeal Cookie
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
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Coat a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
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Combine the dry ingredients together. Mix the flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, and both sugars together.
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Cream the butter, vanilla, and egg. Blend with an electric mixer until properly combined.
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Add the creamed mixture to the dry ingredients. Blend well until incorporated.
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Flatten and spread the cookie dough on the cookie sheet.
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Bake the cookie in the oven for about 12-15 minutes.
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Allow the cookie to cool for about 10 minutes.
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Serve. Slice the cookie into pieces. Top with vanilla ice cream or raisins, if desired. Enjoy!Advertisement
Method 5
Method 5 of 5:
Giant Vegan Cookie
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).
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Coat a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
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Stir the flax seed and water in a small bowl. Allow it to sit until the gel forms. This will take about 5 minutes.
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Grind the oats, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt. Grind them all in a blender until well-combined.
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Blend the seed or nut butter with the coconut sugar and coconut oil in a medium-sized bowl. Mix on low speed using an electric mixer.
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Stir the flax mixture and vanilla into the blended coconut mixture. Whisk until properly combined.
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Fold in the dry ingredient mixture and add the chocolate chips. Blend well until fully mixed.
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Flatten and spread the cookie dough on the cookie sheet.
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Bake the cookie in the oven for about 12-15 minutes.
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Allow the cookie to cool for about 10 minutes.
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Serve. Slice the cookie into pieces. Top with extra chocolate chips, if desired. Enjoy!Advertisement
Expert Q&A
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QuestionHow can I perfectly bake a cookie?Maria Short is a Baker and the Owner of Short N Sweet Bakery & Cafe in Hilo, Hawaii. With over 24 years of experience, she specializes in specialty desserts and wedding cakes. She graduated from L’Academie de Cuisine’s Pastry Arts Program with honors and studied at Baltimore International Culinary College. In 2019, Maria competed in the 6th season of the Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship. In 2010, she had a cake named one of “America’s Most Beautiful Cakes” by Brides magazine.To bake perfect cookies, know your oven. Some ovens run hot, and many have hot spots and cold spots. Identify these areas and adjust your baking time accordingly to get the best results.
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Tips
- Consider adding a cup of walnuts to the cookie dough mixture if desired for a crunchier taste.Thanks
- The center of the giant cookie might be slightly raw after being baked. This is normal and once it's cooled the cookie will start to firm up.Thanks
- Feel free to vary the giant cookie recipe by adding some twists such as adding raisins, using different types of chocolate chips, etc.Thanks
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Warnings
- Take caution not to over-bake the giant cookie or it will burn and blacken.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Cookie sheet or pan (can use a pizza pan)
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Oven
- Mixing tools (whisk, rubber spatula, wooden spoon, etc.)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Electric mixer
- Knife
- Serving plate
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References
- ↑ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/10552/giant-chocolate-chip-cookie/
- ↑ http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2012/05/03/xxl-buttery-soft-sugar-cookie/
- ↑ http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2011/12/17/giant-reeses-pieces-peanut-butter-cookie/
- ↑ allrecipes.com/recipe/10529/pizza-pan-oatmeal-cookie/
- ↑ www.fitmittenkitchen.com/giant-vegan-chocolate-chip-cookie-gluten-free/
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