Description
Delight in the spirit of summer with these vibrant 4th of July cookies! Bursting with flavor and adorned in red, white, and blue, these easy-to-make treats are perfect for barbecues, picnics, or family gatherings. Each bite is a celebration of sweetness and fun that will bring smiles all around. Gather your loved ones and create lasting memories while baking these colorful cookies that capture the essence of summer festivities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Red and blue gel food coloring
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder together, then gradually incorporate into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide the dough into three portions; color one red, one blue, and leave one plain.
- Gently swirl the colored doughs together to create a marbled effect without blending completely.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto parchment-lined baking sheets; top with sprinkles.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg