Pin it Fun, jumbo-sized elephant-shaped sugar cookies, perfect for sharing at parties or as a delightful treat for kids.
I first baked these cookies for a family gathering and everyone loved their unique shape and delicious flavor.
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.
Pin it This recipe brings back fond memories of making cookies as a family for festive occasions and sharing laughter around the kitchen.
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 Enjoy these fun and festive cookies fresh or store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of flour is best for these cookies?
All-purpose flour works best, providing the right structure and tenderness for the cookies.
- → How can I ensure the cookies keep their elephant shape?
Chill the dough before rolling and use a firm cutter or template to get clean edges during cutting.
- → What is the purpose of chilling the dough?
Chilling helps to firm up the dough, making it easier to roll out and cut precise shapes without sticking.
- → Are there alternatives for decorating if I don't have food coloring?
You can use natural ingredients like cocoa powder for dark tones and beet juice for pink hues as natural coloring options.
- → Can I prepare these cookies in advance?
Yes, the dough can be refrigerated before baking, and the decorated cookies can be stored in an airtight container for several days.
- → What can I serve alongside these elephant-shaped treats?
They pair well with milk, light tea, or refreshing lemonade for a balanced experience.