Save to Pinterest Fun, jumbo-sized elephant-shaped sugar cookies, perfect for sharing at parties or as a delightful treat for kids.
This recipe has become a favorite at family gatherings where kids love decorating their own 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
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Step 3:
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Step 4:
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Step 5:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Step 6:
- Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes if time allows (for easier rolling).
- Step 7:
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1 cm thickness.
- Step 8:
- Use a large elephant-shaped cookie cutter (or create a template from paper) to cut out cookies.
- Step 9:
- Transfer the cookies to prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Step 10:
- Bake for 10 12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Step 11:
- For the icing: Mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth and spreadable. Divide and tint with food coloring as desired.
- Step 12:
- 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 to Pinterest This recipe brings joy as the whole family gathers to decorate each cookie with unique colors and patterns.
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
Save to Pinterest These cookies are perfect for any celebration and are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What ingredients are used for the dough?
The dough combines unsalted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to create a soft texture ideal for shaping.
- → How do I shape the cookies like elephants?
Use a large elephant-shaped cookie cutter or create a paper template to cut the dough into elephant figures before baking.
- → Can I add flavor variations to the dough?
Yes, a pinch of ground cinnamon or almond extract can be incorporated into the dough for extra flavor depth.
- → How is the icing made and applied?
Mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth, then tint with food coloring. Use brushes or small bowls to decorate cooled cookies with gray, pink, and black shades.
- → Are there any allergen considerations?
This treat contains wheat, eggs, and milk. Ensure candy eyes and food coloring used are free from additional allergens.