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4th of July Cookies: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Clara Walker
  • Total Time: 27 minute

Ingredients

– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 2 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup white chocolate chips
– 1 cup red and blue sprinkles or colored sugar
– Optional: Red and blue icing for decoration


Instructions

Making your 4th of July Cookies is easier than you think! Just follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract, combining until smooth.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just incorporated.
6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
7. Add Sprinkles: Stir in half of the red and blue sprinkles to the dough, reserving some for later.
8. Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
9. Top with Sprinkles: Add a few more sprinkles on top of each cookie dough ball for extra color.
10. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are light golden.
11. Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
12. Decorate (Optional): Once cooled, you can further decorate with red and blue icing for a more festive look.

These steps will guide you in creating your delightful 4th of July Cookies, making the baking process enjoyable and rewarding.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-12 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 24 cookies
  • Calories: 175 kcal
  • Fat: 7g
  • Protein: 2g