- Easy
- 20–30 minutes
- No glue
- about 3.7 × 3.7 in (9.4 × 9.4 cm)
Loaded with big chocolate chunks, rainbow candy pieces, and a rosy kawaii face, this giant cookie is ready to be squished. Grab our free printable cookie paper squishy template to make your own puffy 3.7 × 3.7 in (9.4 × 9.4 cm) pillow treat at home. The PDF comes in US Letter and A4 with 3 versions: full color, a coloring page, and a blank outline. Pair it with a milk carton squishy for the sweetest snack duo!
What you need
How to make it, step by step
1Print the template
Print your giant cookie sheet at 100% scale on plain printer paper, making sure “fit to page” is turned off. Check the scale line in the top corner—it should measure 2 inches (50 mm on A4). If you picked the coloring page, color the golden dough, chocolate chunks, and rainbow candies now, then let marker ink dry completely.
2Tape the pieces
Cover only the front and back cookie circles with wide clear packing tape instead of taping the entire sheet. Smooth each strip down from the middle toward the outside without pulling, since stretched tape creates wrinkles later. This glossy layer makes your paper treat shiny, strong, and extra satisfying to squeeze.
3Cut out both pieces
Take your scissors and cut out the front and back cookie pieces right along the solid black outer line. Follow the gentle curves around the bumpy baked edge carefully and make sure you keep that narrow white border intact.
4Add a tape border to the back
Flip the back cookie piece printed side down onto strips of clear tape with the sticky side facing up. Cut the tape about 1 cm (½ inch) past the wavy outline, then snip into this border every 2 cm (1 inch) right up to the paper edge to create little flaps that follow the round shape.
5Join front and back
Lay the smiling front piece on top of the back piece with the white unprinted sides together, lining up the wavy edges. Fold the sticky flaps over the front border one by one and press firmly. Leave a 4 cm (1½ in) gap open at the side (the pink line in the picture shows where) for stuffing.
6Stuff it
Tear plastic bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small pieces and push them in through the open gap. Fill the far curves of the cookie first, then work toward the middle until the pillow feels soft and puffy—stop before overstuffing so the seams do not pop.
7Close the gap
Fold the last tape flaps neatly over the opening and tape the gap shut with an extra strip of clear tape. Run your finger all the way along the bumpy edges of the cookie to press the tape down well.
8Squish!
Done! Give the chubby middle of your giant cookie a good squeeze and watch the candy-studded pillow puff right back up. Want a slow-rising squishy? Prick one tiny pinhole in the back.
Free Giant Cookie Squishy Template
- Color
- Coloring page
- Blank, design your own
- Step-by-step guide
One free PDF: the template in three versions (pages 1–3) and the step-by-step guide (pages 4–5). Print the template at 100% on plain printer paper.
Tips for the perfect squish
- My cookie feels too hard. You packed in a bit too much stuffing for the round shape. Gently peel open the gap, take some filling out, and tape the edge shut again.
- Wrinkles across the cookie face. Wide tape can crease if it gets pulled tight while you lay it down. Use shorter strips across the circle and lay them on without pulling.
- A curved seam pops open. The bumpy cookie outline puts extra tension on the flaps if you squeeze hard. Put a new short strip of clear tape right across the edge, overlapping the old ones.
- Candy colors smeared under tape. Bright marker ink on the chocolate chunks and candies needs a moment to set on paper. Let markers dry fully before taping; printer ink is fine right away.
Questions
Can I make a cookie paper squishy with glue instead of tape?
Not for the edges. Glue does not stick to tape-covered paper, so the round seams would open when squeezed. The snipped tape border folded over the edge holds best.
What paper works best for a paper squishy cookie?
Plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb) gives you the softest, most satisfying squish. Cardstock makes the squishy stiff and the round pillow will not squish as nicely.
What can I stuff my cookie squishy with?
Tear up plastic grocery bags for a crinkly and light texture, or use cotton balls or fiberfill for a soft feel. You can also tuck in small pieces of memory foam for a slow-rising bakery treat.
Can I make the cookie paper squishy template bigger?
Yes, you can print the page at a larger scale, such as 120%, for a jumbo cookie. Print the front and the back together on the same sheet so their outlines match.
Can I make these with a class or a group?
Yes! Plan about 30 minutes, print one sheet per person, and cut the tape strips in advance so kids can color the coloring page while you help with taping their giant cookie or a chocolate chip cookie squishy.
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