Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these festive 4th of July Cookies. These colorful treats are perfect for adding a patriotic touch to your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Decorations:
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles or sanding sugar
- Red and blue food coloring (optional)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Color the Dough: Divide the dough into three portions and color one red, one blue, and leave one plain.
- Chill and Shape: Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes if needed, then roll into 1-inch balls and press into sprinkles.
- Bake: Place on baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add white chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
- These cookies freeze well and can be decorated with sprinkles before baking.
- For a swirled effect, twist different colored doughs together before rolling into balls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
