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Cookie Recipe of the Week: Giant Birthday Cookie - More Fun Than Birthday Cake and Easier, Too!

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Let’s be honest: homemade is more personal than store-bought. A giant cookie is easier to make than a birthday cake. And who doesn’t like cookies? So says The Cookie Elf. GRIN.

And if you’re worried about the time you may need to decorate, worry no more. You can use a tube of prepared cookie icing. Save what you don’t use and pop it in the freezer until the next birthday in your family.

Prep time: 5-10 minutes
Bake time: 15-20 minutes
Makes one large pizza-sized cookie

Get the full recipe for Giant Birthday Cookie … and check out our Jumbo Cookies Pinterest board for more fun ideas for giant cookies.

Easter Fun for Kids, Families, Friends

Easter is coming! How will you and your family celebrate?

The Un-Bunny Book answers that question! It's packed with fun activities, games, crafts, snacks, and stories that are based on Easter's true meaning.

Use it for kids ages 3-12 at home, school, church, in the community, or with your homeschool group -- or even to hold an outreach Easter event. The Un-Bunny Book shows kids and parents that Jesus' resurrection is something to celebrate. With reproducibles, too!

Learn more about The Un-Bunny Book here.

Cookie Baking Tip: Bigger Cookie, Lower Oven Temp

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Fun Gadgets for Baking Jumbo Cookies

The Big Boys: oversized cup measures	Cookie scoops for jumbo cookies and other drop cookies	Scoop it:Cookie spatulas big and small

More Easy Jumbo Cookie Recipes

Happy baking,