Giant dinosaur cookies are a fun and creative way to bring joy to your family and friends. With their eye-catching shapes and delicious taste, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will provide you with all the information you need to create the perfect giant dinosaur cookies. From gathering the necessary ingredients to mastering the art of shaping and baking, we'll guide you through the process step-by-step. So, let's embark on this culinary adventure and discover the secrets to making the best giant dinosaur cookies that will leave everyone roaring with delight!
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DINOSAUR COOKIES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the cookie dough between two sheets of parchment paper. With a rolling pin, roll out the dough until it is about 1/4-inch thick. Set the rolled dough in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm.
- Cut out cookies with a triceratops-shaped cookie cutter. Place the cookies roughly 2 inches apart on the parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 5 more minutes. Transfer the cookies and the parchment paper to a new baking sheet and bake until the bottoms are just golden brown and the centers are no longer doughy, about 15 minutes, rotating the baking sheet about halfway through baking.
- Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- For the base coat, put about 6 ounces of the royal icing in a medium bowl. Add 5 drops of orange food color and 2 drops of yellow food color and stir with a rubber spatula to combine. Gradually add a teaspoon of water at a time until the icing is the consistency of thin yogurt; when you scoop some up with a spoon and let it drip back into the bowl, the lines should settle out. (Don't add too much water all at once; the icing should not be watery or it will run off the edges of the cookies.) Cover the bowl with a damp paper towel until ready to use.
- Put 2 ounces of the royal icing in a small bowl. Add a few drops of water at a time until the icing is the consistency of thick yogurt. Transfer the icing to a disposable piping bag fitted with a coupler and a #1 round piping tip.
- For the dark-orange spots on the dinosaurs, put about 3 ounces of the royal icing in a medium bowl. Add 5 drops of the orange food color and 1 drop of yellow and stir with a rubber spatula to combine. Add food color as needed until a shade slightly darker than the base coat is achieved. Add a few drops of water at a time until the icing is the consistency of thick yogurt. Transfer the icing to a disposable piping bag fitted with a coupler and a #1 round piping tip.
- For the light-yellow outlines on the dinosaurs, put roughly 3 ounces of the white royal icing in a medium bowl. Add 3 drops of the yellow food color and stir to combine with a rubber spatula. Add food color as needed until a nice pale yellow is achieved. Gradually add a few drops of water at a time and mix until the icing is pipeable and slightly fluid, like thick yogurt. Transfer the icing to a disposable piping bag fitted with a coupler and a #2 round piping tip.
- For the dinosaurs' eyes, put 2 ounces of white royal icing in a small bowl. Color the royal icing black by adding 2 to 3 drops of black food color. Stir to combine using a rubber spatula, adding a few drops of water until a thick yogurt consistency is. Transfer the icing to a disposable piping bag fitted with a coupler and a #1 round piping tip.
- Once the cookies have cooled, flip the cookies upside down by holding the edge of the cookie. One at a time, dip the top of a cookie into the lighter orange base coat icing, moving the cookie slightly to make sure the top is coated entirely. The icing should not come up the sides of the cookies. Flip the cookie back over and jiggle the cookie slightly to help smooth out any lumps. Use a toothpick to pop any air bubbles and smooth out the icing. Place on the cooling rack and repeat with the remaining cookies until they are all coated.
- Next, while the cookies are still wet, use the dark-orange icing to make 3 to 4 spots along the back of the triceratops and slightly above the legs. Allow the cookies to dry for at least an hour.
- Using the white icing, pipe three small dots at the base of each of the two feet. Fill in the triangle shaped points sticking out of the head of the dinosaur to create two horns on each. Next pipe another horn on each that is the same size directly across from the horn towards the top of the head.
- Pipe an eye with the black icing on each, creating a small curved line just between the two horns on the triceratops head.
- For the border, pipe the light-yellow icing around the edge of each cookie, following the shape of the cookie. Next, pipe details to outline the legs, continuing the lines of the legs slightly upwards towards the body of the triceratops. Pipe what looks like a fishhook to create the mouths, swooping upwards towards the eye.
- Allow the cookies to dry completely before serving.
GIANT DINOSAUR COOKIES
Decorated sugar cookies for dessert delighted the young dinosaur lovers at our party. I had a lot of fun frosting the shapes and decorating them with mini-chocolate chip "eyes" and colorful candy spots to give them character. -Robin Werner, Brush Prairie, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield About 2 dozen 4-inch cookies or 1 dozen 8-inch cookies.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition (dough will be very stiff). , Divide into two balls; roll each ball directly on an ungreased baking sheet to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut cookies with a dinosaur cookie cutter, leaving at least 1 in. between cookies. Remove excess dough and reroll scraps if desired. , Bake 7-9 minutes for small cookies and 10-12 minutes for large cookies or until lightly browned around the edges. Cool 1-2 minutes before removing to wire racks. , If desired, add food coloring to frosting. Frost cookies. Decorate with chocolate chips for eyes and candies for spots.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
GIANT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE
A giant chocolate chip cookie, baked in a pizza pan.
Provided by Barb
Categories Desserts Cookies Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
- Gradually add flour, salt, and baking soda, beating until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
- Spread in greased 14 inch round pizza pan. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20-25 minutes. Cool cookie in pan on a cooling rack. Decorate as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.3 calories, Carbohydrate 47.2 g, Cholesterol 53.8 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 320.2 mg, Sugar 31.1 g
GIANT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
This classic recipe is always a hit with the family.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 1h
Yield Makes 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until combined; mix in vanilla.
- With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture; mix until just incorporated. With a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, stir in chocolate chips.
- Drop 1/4-cup mounds of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, at least 4 inches apart and away from edges of pan. (You will fit about 4 cookies to a sheet; bake in 2 batches, using 2 baking sheets per batch.) Bake until golden, 15 to 18 minutes, rotating sheets front to back and from top to bottom of oven halfway through.
- Cool 1 to 2 minutes on baking sheets, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- For chewier cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- If you don't have a dinosaur cookie cutter, you can use a round cutter and cut out the shapes freehand.
- To make the cookies even more festive, sprinkle them with colored sugar or chopped nuts before baking.
- If you want a crispy cookie, bake them for a few minutes longer.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
Conclusion:
These giant dinosaur cookies are a fun and easy treat to make with kids. They're perfect for birthday parties, sleepovers, or just a special snack. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and memorable dessert that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a fun and creative baking project, give these giant dinosaur cookies a try!
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