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    Published: Jun 24, 2023 by Sloane · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    4th of July Cookies

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    5 from 2 votes

    These 4th of July cookies are such an easy and festive treat! They bake up with soft centers and crisp, buttery edges, and of course studded with red, white, and blue sprinkles.

    4th of July cookies on baking sheet.

    For more Fourth of July celebration recipes, try 4th of July Funfetti Cake, Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake Cake, Cardamom Cherry Pie, and Mini Red Velvet Whoopie Pies.

    Jump to:
    • Why you'll love these 4th of July cookies
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Step by Step Instructions
    • Expert Baking Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Baking in Grams
    • Other 4th of July desserts to try
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

    Why you'll love these 4th of July cookies

    • Soft Centers & Crisp Edges: Similar to these popular birthday cake sugar cookies, these Fourth of July cookies bake up with irresistibly soft centers and crisp, buttery edges.
    • Quick Chill Time: These cookies require just a quick 30 minute freeze time!
    • Simple, Yet Festive: Summer holidays are all about easy celebratory desserts, and these red, white, and blue sprinkle cookies are so simple, yet festive enough for Independence Day!

    Ingredient Notes

    ingredients for 4th of July cookies.
    • All-Purpose Flour: You'll need about two cups of flour for this recipe.
    • Salt: A must in all sweet recipes, so do not skip over it!
    • Unsalted Butter: Use a high quality European-style butter for best flavor!
    • Sugars: You'll need both granulated and brown sugar. 
    • Egg: You'll only need one egg for this recipe. Make sure it's room temperature so it will incorporate in the mixture properly!
    • Sprinkles: To give these cookies a patriotic look, add these red white and blue sprinkles to the cookie dough. You could also add white chocolate chips and red, white, and blue m&m candies!

    See recipe card for full information on ingredients and individual quantities.

    Step by Step Instructions

    Here are step by step photos and instructions on how to make this 4th of July cookie recipe! For the full ingredient list and method, see the recipe card at the end of this post.

    dry ingredients in bowl.
    STEP 1
    butter and sugars in bowl.
    STEP 2

    STEP 1: Combine the dry ingredients. In a medium size bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

    STEP 2: Cream the butter & sugars. In a large bowl, add the butter and sugars. Use an electric hand mixer to cream them together until light & fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

    egg and vanilla added to cookie dough.
    STEP 3
    sprinkles added to cookie dough.
    STEP 4

    STEP 3: Mix in the egg & vanilla. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until fully incorporated.

    STEP 4: Mix in the dry ingredients, then the sprinkles. Scrape down the bowl, then add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not over-mix! Use a rubber spatula to gently fold in the sprinkles.

    cookie dough balls on baking sheet.
    STEP 5
    one 4th of July cookie held in one hand.
    STEP 6

    STEP 5: Portion the cookie dough, then freeze. Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the cookie dough and place on one baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze the cookie dough for 30 minutes. Place the frozen cookie dough on one prepared baking sheet placed about two inches apart. Top each with more sprinkles, if desired. 

    STEP 6: Bake. Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet, and enjoy!

    Expert Baking Tips

    • Use a cookie scoop. Use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the cookie dough into equally sized cookies!
    • Freeze the portioned cookie dough. To ensure the cookies bake up to the right thickness, don't skip the freeze time!
    • Scoot the cookies. Immediately after the cookies come out of the oven, use a large round cookie cutter or glass to scoot the edges and form a perfectly round cookie.
    • Make ice cream sandwiches! These cookies are perfect for ice cream sandwiches! Simply spread your favorite vanilla ice cream into a small baking sheet and freeze for at least two hours. Use a round cookie cutter similar in size to the cookies to cut out the ice cream and sandwich between the cookies.
    4th of July cookies cut in half.

    Recipe FAQs

    What type of sprinkles are best for baking?

    Always use jimmies for baking! Any other type of sprinkle will melt or bleed into the batter. I love using Watkin's sprinkles, because they are made with no artificial dyes.

    Do these cookies require chill time?

    Yes, freeze the cookie dough balls for 30 minutes just before baking so they maintain their textured top. You can skip over the freeze time and bake them right away for 1-2 minutes less. They may loose their textured top, but they'll still be delicious!

    Storage Tips:

    Store these 4th of July cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can freeze portioned cookie dough balls or baked cookies in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. 

    4th of July cookies sandwiched with ice cream on baking sheet.

    Baking in Grams

    All of the recipes on this blog are carefully developed with gram measurements so you can easily recreate them in your own kitchen with success. Volume measurements are extremely inaccurate and leave room for significant errors. Not all measuring cups are made equally, so your one cup of flour will be different from my one cup of flour. By providing precise measurements in grams (aside from minor ingredients, which are given in tsp/tbsp), you can make these recipes accurately and with less cleanup! All you need is this kitchen scale. 

    If this still isn't enough to convince you, I have provided volume measurements in the recipe card. If you are interested in understanding the conversions, this is the best conversion chart.

    But trust me, once you try baking in grams you'll never turn back!

    Happy baking! x

    Other 4th of July desserts to try

    • blueberry and apple crisp in ramekins with ice cream.
      Individual Blueberry and Apple Crumble
    • mixed berry cobbler with biscuits, fresh fruit, and ice cream on top.
      Mixed Berry Cobbler with Buttermilk Biscuits
    • smores bars on parchment paper.
      S'mores Bars
    • 4th of July macarons stacked.
      4th of July Macarons

    If you tried this recipe, I'd love to know how it turned out for you! Leave a star rating & review below and post a picture (or video!) on Instagram and tag me so I can see your bakes! Not ready to make this recipe yet? Click the heart button on the right of your screen to save it for later 🙂

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    4th of July cookies on baking sheet.
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    4th of July Cookies

    These 4th of July cookies are such an easy and festive treat! They bake up with soft centers and crisp, buttery edges, and of course studded with red, white, and blue sprinkles.
    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Servings26 cookies
    Coursecookies
    CuisineAmerican
    AuthorSloane
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    Equipment

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    Electric Hand Mixer
    Cookie Scoop

    Ingredients

    • 280 g (2 â…“ cups) all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 170 g (¾ cup) unsalted butter, room temp
    • 150 g (¾ cup) granulated sugar
    • 106 g (½ cup) light brown sugar
    • 1 egg, room temp
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 48 g (¼ cup) red, white, and blue sprinkles

    Instructions

    • In a medium size bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, add the butter and sugars. Use an electric hand mixer to cream them together until light & fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
    • Add the egg and vanilla and beat until fully incorporated.
    • Scrape down the bowl, then add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not over-mix!
    • Use a rubber spatula to gently fold in the sprinkles.
    • Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the cookie dough and place on one baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze the cookie dough for 30 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
    • Place the frozen cookie dough on one prepared baking sheet placed about two inches apart. Top each with more sprinkles, if desired.
    • Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet, and enjoy!

    Notes

      • Use a cookie scoop. Use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the cookie dough into equally sized cookies!
      • Freeze the portioned cookie dough. To ensure the cookies bake up to the right thickness, don't skip the freeze time!
      • Scoot the cookies. Immediately after the cookies come out of the oven, use a large round cookie cutter or glass to scoot the edges and form a perfectly round cookie.
      • Make ice cream sandwiches! These cookies are perfect for ice cream sandwiches! Simply spread your favorite vanilla ice cream into a small baking sheet and freeze for at least two hours. Use a round cookie cutter similar in size to the cookies to cut out the ice cream and sandwich between the cookies.

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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