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Giant Vanilla Sugar Cookies

June 26, 2009 by Joy the Baker 152 Comments

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Giant Sugar Cookies

UPDATE: These are the sugar cookies Taylor Swift used for her Chai Sugar Cookies.

I’ve since made two recipes dedicated to those cookies you can find here: Taylor Swift’s Chai Sugar Cookies and Strawberry Chai Sugar Cookies!

You know what?  You deserve a break.  Seriously.  It’s Saturday.  Let’s take it easy.

I know… I know.  You have that whole list of things to do.  Sure, you need to get the car washed.  Yes, there’s that thing about going to the pet store, and getting a present for your mother-in-law’s church friend’s niece.  You’ve got a lot on your plate.  I know.  But… well what would happen, if for today, you kicked the list to the curb and kicked you feet up on the couch?

I’ll tell you what would happen.  The car would stay dirty, the pet store would miss you, and your mother-in-law’s church friend’s niece would have one less present at her party.  She’ll have enough presents.  Go on… take a break.

Now… if you’re anything like me, you have a list and you can’t stand not to start crossing tasks off.  Here’s my tip:  make a new list.  I’ll help.  On our new list are these things: go to the farmer’s market and buy the prettiest cherries you can get your hands on, treat yourself to frozen yogurt, call that friend you’ve been meaning to call, watch at least three hours of a Law and Order marathon, and have two glasses of wine with dinner… dinner out.

See?  Better list.  It’s the list you should be working on this Saturday.

Aaaaand, if you wanted to add the making of these sugar cookies to the list… forget about it.  These can go on your Sunday to-do list.  Yea.  Sunday.

Giant Sugar Cookies

Giant Sugar Cookies

These sugar cookies are superb.  Superb.  Why?  Their greatness is do, in part, to their giant size.  Who doesn’t love a super giant cookie?  There’s more cookie to love.  Simple fact.

Also… I know I’ve been using this doily a lot lately.  I’ll switch it up soon.

Here’s what you really want:

Taylor Swift’s Chai Sugar Cookies and Strawberry Chai Sugar Cookies!

 

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Giant Vanilla Sugar Cookies

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  • Author: Joy the Baker and Rebecca Rather
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 42 minutes
  • Yield: 1 dozen large or 2 dozen small cookies 1x
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Description

Crisp and chewy vanilla cookies.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil, such as canola or sunflower oil.  I used almond oil.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus additional for sugaring tops
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  Line baking sheet with parchment paper, or foil, or grease generously with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Using a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter in a large bowl on medium speed for about 1 minute.  Add the vegetable oil.  It may not fully incorporate with the butter, but that’s ok.  Add the granulated sugar, powdered sugar, egg and vanilla, beating on medium speed until each ingredient is completely incorporated.
  3. Stir in the flour, baking soda and salt all at once using a wooden spoon or the mixer set on low.
  4. The dough will be soft.
  5. Refrigerate the dough for 1 hour or freeze for 15 minutes just so it’s easier to handle.
  6. For large cookies, dollop 2 Tablespoons of cookie dough onto the cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.  For smaller cookies use 1 Tablespoon for each cookie.  Press the dough evenly with your fingers or palm to 1/4-inch thickness.  Generously sprinkle sugar on top of the cookie dough.
  7. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes for larger cookies or 8 to 10 minutes for smaller cookies.  Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before transferring to racks to cool completely.  The cookies will keep for up to 3 days if stored in an airtight container.

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  1. Hannah

    November 28, 2022 at 7:56 pm

    Can this recipe be rolled out and cut in shapes for Christmas cookies?

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  2. Chris

    November 2, 2022 at 7:26 am

    Love these cookies! Question though: Can these be rolled out and cut into shapes? Would they maintain their shape once baked?

    ★★★★★

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    October 28, 2022 at 8:13 am

    […] make her chai cookies, Swift follows Joy the Baker’s basic sugar-cookie recipe and adds chai tea leaves in lieu of spices. She also glazes them with an […]

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  2. Taylor Swift's Chai Cookies Recipe | How to Make It - Taste of Home - Gemini News Daily says:
    October 25, 2022 at 6:36 am

    […] Swift’s chai cookies start with a delicious sugar cookie base, using a classic recipe from Joy the Baker. The twist? A bag of chai tea leaves is added to the dough for a seasonal kick. You’ll want […]

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