GIANT DINOSAUR COOKIES

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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

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Food coloring, optional
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
Miniature or regular semisweet chocolate chips
Sliced gumdrops or small decorating candies

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.

Affan
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These cookies were amazing! They were so soft and chewy, and the flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making them again.


Ajmal Uk
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These cookies were a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I will try adding some more butter next time.


Jordan Newton
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. They are so easy to make and they are always a hit with my friends and family.


Kishan Raaz
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They were also very easy to make, so I will probably make them again with less sugar.


Zaki Naveed
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These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I will try using a different recipe next time.


IGIETEMHO Emmanuella
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I love the dinosaur shape of these cookies! They are so fun and unique. The flavor is also great - they are soft and chewy with just the right amount of sweetness.


Farjana Kona
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These cookies were amazing! They were so soft and chewy, and the flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making them again.


Ipsita Koirala
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These cookies were a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I will try adding some more butter next time.


Gulhaid er
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. They are so easy to make and they are always a hit with my friends and family.


King Shatix
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They were also very easy to make, so I will probably make them again with less sugar.


Mandisa Khumalo
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


Muhamad Abu baker Abu baker
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These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I will try using a different recipe next time.


jill walker
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I love the dinosaur shape of these cookies! They are so fun and unique. The flavor is also great - they are soft and chewy with just the right amount of sweetness.


Telis
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These cookies were amazing! They were so soft and chewy, and the flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making them again.


Niraj Khadka
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These cookies were a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I will try adding some more butter next time.


Charity Boakye
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. They are so easy to make and they are always a hit with my friends and family.


Czarli
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They were also very easy to make, so I will probably make them again with less sugar.


Mohamed Rady
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I love the giant size of these cookies! They are perfect for sharing or for a special treat. The flavor is also amazing - they are soft and chewy with just the right amount of sweetness.


Faheem Jan
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


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