Giant Cookies

If you’re looking for a fun, easy, and delicious activity to do with your kids, baking giant cookies is the perfect solution. My kids absolutely love making and eating these oversized treats, and the best part is that they can get as creative as they want with the toppings. Whether you choose Smarties, sprinkles, or chocolate chips, the options are endless, making this a versatile and exciting baking project.

Giant cookies are a hit for several reasons:

Size: There’s something inherently fun about baking a cookie that's as big as your face. The sheer size adds a wow factor that regular-sized cookies just can’t match.

Customization: Kids love having the freedom to choose their toppings. Whether it’s colorful Smarties, fun sprinkles, or gooey chocolate chips, they can personalize their cookie just the way they like it.

Simplicity: The recipe is straightforward, making it an ideal project for little hands. Plus, the quick baking time means they won’t have to wait long to enjoy their creation.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter

1 cup sugar

1 egg

1 1/2 cup flour

1t baking soda (bicarb of soda)

1tbs milk

2tbs corn flour

1/2t salt

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

2. Cream butter and sugar.

3. Add the egg and beat well.

4. Dissolve the bicarb in the milk and add to the mixture.

5. Mix the flour, corn flour and salt.

6. Mix the flour mixture into the butter mixture.

7. Add your desired topping and mix.

8. Press into a solid ball, then divide into equal sized balls, as big as you want them to be. 

9. Flatten and bake for about 10 minutes, or until done. 

Topping ideas:

- Smarties

- Sprinkles

- Chocolate chips

- Mini marshmallows

- Chopped nuts

- Dried fruit

Tips

1. We found that placing the balls on wax paper, then covering with wax paper and then using a plate to flatten, works the simplest way, with the least amount of effort.

2. Place on a sheet, not straight onto the wire rack in the oven... it sags in between the wires... we learnt from experience!!

Yours in butter and sugar

Risch