4th of July cookies
4th of July cookies are a festive treat that bring all the red, white, and blue to your holiday table, no fancy decorating required.
Ingredients
- 2 Sticks Salted butter (softened)
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Blue food coloring
- Red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
- Stir in the flour, baking soda and baking powder, until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels dry or crumbly, mix in 1 tablespoon of melted butter to help bind it together.
- Divide the dough evenly into three parts. Leave one portion uncolored. Tint the other two with red and blue food coloring, mixing each until the color is evenly distributed.
- Pinch off about a tablespoon of dough from each color and gently press them together. Roll lightly between your hands to form a marbled cookie ball with a tie-dye pattern.
- Roll each cookie ball in a little granulated sugar, then arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving room for spreading.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are just turning golden. The centers should remain soft and slightly puffy.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Gel food coloring works best to get bright, bold colors without changing the texture of the dough.
- To keep the tie dye effect, avoid over mixing the colored dough pieces once they’re combined.
- If baking with kids, let them help with the swirling and rolling—it’s a fun, mess-friendly activity!
Nutrition
Calories: 527kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 5gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 206mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 845IUCalcium: 35mgIron: 2mg
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