Giant Funfetti Sugar Cookie

What’s better than a funfetti cookie the size of your head? This giant sugar cookie is the ultimate recipe to whip up when your sweet tooth strikes. It’s easy to make, gluten free and has a perfect soft and chewy center.

I’ve been trying to do more small batch and single serve dessert recipes because I, and many of you, either live alone or with just your partner, and sometimes we don’t need a whole cake or a dozen cookies! In comes this single serve giant sugar cookie. Crispy yet chewy, easy to make, and made with pantry staple ingredients you probably already have!

While this recipe technically serves two because it’s so giant, I will absolutely not judge you if you save the whole thing for yourself. It’s hard to stop after one bite because it is so perfectly sweet, buttery and has the perfect crispy edge and chewy center. If you love this recipe, try my single serve chocolate chip cookie recipe or gluten free cookie dough next!

Before we get started…

• Be sure to use regular sprinkles here, not nonpareils. Those don’t bake as well and can even melt a bit in the oven!
• You want to form the dough into one large ball, but no need to flatten at all. You don’t want the ball too tall or it won’t spread properly, just a pretty even sized ball!
• This recipe is made with just a whisk- no electric mixer needed!

How to make a giant sugar cookie

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.

Add the butter to a mixing bowl and add to the microwave for about 20-30 seconds. You don’t want it fully melted, but mostly melted so that when we whisk with the sugar, there are no chunks of butter. For me, this is about 25 seconds in the microwave.

Once mostly melted, whisk in the sugar. Whisk in the egg yolk and vanilla.

Add in the flour, baking soda and salt. Fold in the sprinkles. Use your hands to form the dough into a ball and place on the baking sheet.

Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden brown. The cookie will continue to firm up while it cools. Let cool before serving, then enjoy! Try my classic gluten free sugar cookies next!

Key ingredients & swaps

Butter. I used regular unsalted butter, but you can use dairy free butter like Earth Balance if you want a dairy free option. I do not recommend coconut oil here – butter is key for the best flavor!

Sugar. This recipe calls for just white sugar which is typical for a sugar cookie! I don’t recommend any swaps here, this recipe works best with regular white sugar.

Egg yolk. We’re using just one egg yolk to help bind everything together and also add some moisture and a chewy texture. If you want to make these egg free, try 1 1/2 – 2 tablespoons of apple sauce. If you also use a dairy free butter, this recipe will be vegan!

Flour. I used Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Baking Flour. If you are not gluten free, you can likely swap for regular all purpose flour with no problem! If using a different GF blend, just make sure it has xanthan gum.

Do I need to chill the dough?

No! Sometimes chilling the dough for cookies is extremely important – like with my classic gluten free chocolate chip cookies, but there is no need with this recipe! Since it’s basically a single serve recipe, I wanted it to be as quick and hassle free as possible. I usually make this giant sugar cookie when I need something sweet asap, so it needed to be no fuss!

Chilling the dough will usually enhance the flavor and prevent a cookie from spreading prematurely, but since we are only using 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda, we don’t need to worry about the cookie spreading excessively.

Variations

While this giant sugar cookie is perfect and delicious all on its own, there are a few ways you can spruce it up if you want something a bit more fun!

• Top with frosting! Mix together 2 tablespoons of soft butter with 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, a touch of vanilla and a tablespoon or two of heavy cream. Spread on top of the cookie and enjoy!
• Add white chocolate chips. I love adding white chocolate to sugar cookies, especially mini chips!
• Add chopped nuts or m&ms!

More small batch dessert recipes!

• Small Batch Gluten Free Brownies
• Mini Chocolate Cake
• Single Serve Cinnamon Roll
• Small Gluten Free Vanilla Cake

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