Description
Indulge in the spirit of Independence Day with these vibrant 4th of July cookies! Soft, buttery, and sprinkled with colorful red, white, and blue delights, these cookies are the perfect treat for summer gatherings. They’re simple enough for kids to help with and guaranteed to bring smiles to your family and friends. Experience the joy of baking while creating delicious memories that will last a lifetime!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar (light)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup red, white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully blended.
- Gently fold in the sprinkles.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg