"A recipe for the famous Big Pink Cookie. A giant soft sugar cookie with hints of almond and cardamom, slathered in a thick layer of pastel pink cream cheese frosting...."
INGREDIENTS
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all purpose flour - 5 cups
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baking powder - 2 teaspoons
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salt - 1 1/2 teaspoons
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cardamom - 1 teaspoon
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unsalted butter at room temperature - 1 1/2 cups, (3 sticks)
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granulated sugar - 1 1/2 cups
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eggs at room temperature - 4
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pure vanilla extract - 1 1/2 teaspoons
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almond extract - 1 1/2 teaspoons
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cream cheese, softened - 8 ounces
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unsalted butter at room temperature - 1/2 cup (1 stick)
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almond extract - 1 teaspoon
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powdered sugar - 3-4 cups
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freeze dried strawberries, crushed & sifted 1/4 cup or a couple of drops of pink or red food coloring
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decorative sprinkles, if desired - 1/4 cup