These 4th of July Cookies are the perfect treat for your holiday party! They are easy to make and are sure to be a hit with everyone. Plus, they are red, white, and blue, so they are perfect for all patriotic occasions.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- These 4th of July butter cookies are melt in your mouth delicious. They are buttery, soft, and have the perfect amount of sweetness.
- They are also super easy to make and only require a few simple ingredients.
- If you are looking for a delicious Fourth of July cookie idea, then this is the recipe for you.
Ingredients
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Cookies
- unsalted butter softened
- white granulated sugar
- light brown sugar
- room temperature
- pure vanilla extract
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- salt
- Americana sprinkles, (red, white, and blue) for decorating the top of the cookies
Glaze
- unsalted butter softened
- confectioners sugar
- water
- pure vanilla extract
Equipment
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/176.66°C Line a baking sheet with a baking mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a bowl of a stand mixer, using the paddle attachments, cream together the unsalted butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Mix on medium speed until well-combined, about 5-7 minutes. The mixture will be creamy and light yellow in color.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix to incorporate into the batter. Then add vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and mix until combined
- To mix the dry ingredients, in a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture 1 cup at a time until combined.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop out dough balls and roll in your hands to make them round.
- In a small bowl, pour in the sprinkles and roll the dough ball into the sprinkles. Make sure to evenly coat the sprinkles on the cookie dough. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and lightly press down using your hand or the back of a measuring cup.
- Bake the cookies in the oven for 10-12 minutes. The cookies will be slightly soft in the center and the edges will be brown.
- Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on a cooling rack.
Cookie Glaze
- In a medium-sized saucepan, over low to medium heat, add the butter, sugar, water, and vanilla. Simmer, stirring constantly. Once the sugar is dissolved remove the pan from the heat. Set aside to pour on the cooled cookies.
- Glaze the cookies by using a pastry brush to dip into the glaze and brush the glaze over the top and sides of the cookies.
- Let the glaze harden and the cookies are ready to serve.
Storage
Leftover patriotic cookies can be stored in an airtight covered container on the countertop or pantry for up to 1 week.
The cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months. Flash-freeze the cookies on a baking sheet in the freezer for about 30 minutes to harden. This will prevent the cookies from sticking together when placed in the freezer.
The cookies can be stored in a freezer-safe bag, or use a food saver to seal the cookies. Defrost the cookies overnight in the refrigerator.
Expert Tips
Expert Tip: Be careful not to overmix the cookie dough once you add the flour. Overmixing can lead to your cookies being tough.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can add sprinkles to sprinkle butter cookies before baking. I would recommend using nonpareils or jimmies because they are less likely to bleed their colors.
No, sprinkles will not melt in the oven. However, if you use nonpareils they may bleed their colors a little bit.
Yes, you can substitute almond or lemon extract for the vanilla extract.
Variations
If you want to change up these Fourth of July cookies, here are some ideas to adjust them to use for other holidays and celebrations:
- Add ½ cup of chocolate chips to the cookie dough.
- Use different colored sprinkles to celebrate any holiday or birthday.
- Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the cookie dough.
- Roll the cookies in sugar instead of sprinkles.
- Add ¼ cup of peanut butter to the cookie dough.
- Use different types of extracts such as almond or lemon.
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4th of July cookie recipe
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Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 4 Tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Americana sprinkles, (red, white, and blue) for decorating the top of the cookies
Glaze
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup confectioners sugar
- 4 teaspoons water
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Instructions
To make the cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/176.66°C Line a baking sheet with a baking mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a bowl of a stand mixer, using the paddle attachments, cream together the unsalted butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Mix on medium speed until well-combined, about 5-7 minutes. The mixture will be creamy and light yellow in color.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix to incorporate into the batter. Then add vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and mix until combined
- To mix the dry ingredients, in a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture 1 cup at a time until combined.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop out dough balls and roll in your hands to make them round.
- In a small bowl, pour in the sprinkles and roll the dough ball into the sprinkles. Make sure to evenly coat the sprinkles on the cookie dough. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and lightly press down by using your hand or the back of a measuring cup.
- Bake the cookies in the oven for 10-12 minutes. The cookies will be slightly soft in the center and the edges will be brown.
- Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on a cooling rack.
- Add the glaze to the cookies by using a sauce brush. Make sure to cover evenly. Allow the glaze to harden then serve.
Make the Glaze
- In a medium size saucepan, over low to medium heat, add the butter, sugar, water, and vanilla. Simmer, stirring constantly. Once the sugar is dissolved remove the pan from the heat. Set aside to pour on the cooled cookies.
NOTES
- Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
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