Description
Celebrate the 4th of July with these festive and colorful 4th of July Cookies! Soft, buttery sugar cookies packed with red, white, and blue sprinkles make a perfect treat for summer gatherings and patriotic celebrations. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, these cookies bake up beautifully golden and are ideal for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 280 g all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 170 g unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 106 g light brown sugar
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 48 g red, white, and blue sprinkles
- Additional sprinkles for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt. Set this dry mixture aside for use later.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, add the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the ingredients together for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy, which is key for tender cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Crack in the room temperature egg and pour in the vanilla extract. Beat the mixture again until the egg and vanilla are fully incorporated, ensuring a smooth cookie dough base.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Scrape down the sides of the bowl to collect any unmixed components. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid over-mixing to prevent tough cookies.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold the red, white, and blue sprinkles into the dough using a rubber spatula, distributing them evenly without crushing them.
- Portion Dough and Freeze: Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze these dough portions for 30 minutes to help maintain their shape during baking.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: While freezing the dough, preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper for baking the cookies.
- Arrange Dough and Add Sprinkles: Place the frozen cookie dough balls about two inches apart on one prepared baking sheet. Optionally, sprinkle more red, white, and blue sprinkles on top for extra color and festivity.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers have set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack or serving plate. Enjoy your colorful 4th of July Cookies!
Notes
- Freezing the dough is important to help the cookies keep their shape and prevent spreading too much during baking.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs to ensure the dough mixes smoothly and evenly.
- Do not over-mix the dough after adding flour to maintain cookie tenderness.
- The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Feel free to customize sprinkles colors for other holidays or celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
