4th of July cookie recipe

Make simple, fun, and easy patriotic cookies to celebrate the 4th of July. These easy butter cookies are quick and easy to prepare. Sprinkle red, white, and blue sprinkles on them and enjoy.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword 4th of July cookies, patriotic cookies, red white and blue cookies

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 12

cooking time 20

Total Time 40

Servings cookies

Calories 216kcal

Author Eileen Kelly

Equipment

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
Stand Mixer
baking sheet
Whisk
Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
Measuring Spoons and Cups

Ingredients

Cookies

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
⅔ cup granulated white 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

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

Be sure to check the Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe.

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.

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
Don’t forget to shop at the Everyday Eileen store on Amazon

Nutrition