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Just 6 ingredients make up this sweet treat!  Fruit added to star-shaped cookies make this the perfect snack to serve at your summer outings.

Ingredients:

• 1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough, softened
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 package (8 ounces)
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 24 small fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
• large kiwifruit, peeled and sliced or 1 cup fresh blueberries

Directions:

• In a small bowl, combine cookie dough and flour until combined. Roll on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. star-shaped cookie cutter.
• Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
• For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Set aside 1-2 tablespoons. Spread remaining frosting over cookies. Place five strawberry slices on each cookie. Using reserved frosting, attach one kiwi slice or 4-5 blueberries to each. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 dozen.

We've all seen giant cookies before, but have you seen the giant cupcake?  It's a special mold that makes a huge cupcake that looks just like the smaller version!

A giant cupcake can be frosted to resemble a regular cupcake or you add one to a regular sheet cake for an amazing creation.  Finished cupcake measurements are approximately 7-1/4 by 7-1/2 inches.

The pan can be purchased at Amazon.com for just under $25.  A giant cupcake pan consists of 2 molds - the bottom of the cupcake and the top. Before constructing your giant cupcake, a good idea is to put a layer of frosting between each half so you are less likely to have slippage during frosting.

Below are some of my favorite giant cupcake creations, found on Flickr.com.

Want to try your hand? Find tips and tricks for making a giant cupcake here!