Fourth of July Cookies
Celebrate Independence Day in style with these festive Fourth of July Cookies, bursting with red, white, and blue patriotic flair! These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies are baked to perfection and decorated with vibrant royal icing, making them the star of any holiday gathering. With easy-to-follow steps and a prep time of just 20 minutes, this recipe lets you create beautifully iced cookies with eye-catching designs like bold stripes, swirls, or star patterns. Perfectly crisp edges and a soft, tender bite make these cookies irresistible for both kids and adults. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or looking for a fun kitchen project, these Fourth of July Cookies are the ultimate crowd-pleaser to sweeten your celebration.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- optional red food coloring
- optional blue food coloring
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into two portions, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use star-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the royal icing, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and light corn syrup in a bowl until smooth. The icing should be thick but spreadable. If it's too thick, add a few drops of milk; if it's too thin, add more powdered sugar.
Divide the icing into three bowls. Leave one bowl white, and color the other two bowls with red and blue food coloring, respectively.
Using a piping bag or spoon, decorate the cooled cookies with the red, white, and blue icing. Get creative with patterns, stripes, or swirls.
Allow the icing to set completely before serving or storing in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4670 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.4 g | 261% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.4 g | 622% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 739 mg | 246% | |
| Sodium | 981 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 686.2 g | 250% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 451.7 g | ||
| Protein | 40.6 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 502 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
