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4th of July Cookies


  • Author: Recipe Inspire
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These festive 4th of July Cookies are soft, buttery, and loaded with red, white, and blue sprinkles and chocolate candies. Perfect for Independence Day parties, BBQs, and summer celebrations, these colorful cookies are easy to make and always a crowd favorite.


Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup red, white, and blue candy-coated chocolates
  • 1/2 cup patriotic sprinkles

Instructions

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
  6. Fold in white chocolate chips, candy-coated chocolates, and sprinkles.
  7. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
  8. Add extra candies and sprinkles on top for a festive look.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For extra soft cookies, avoid overbaking. You can chill the dough for 20 minutes before baking for thicker cookies. Perfect for holiday dessert tables and summer gatherings.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: 4th of july cookies, patriotic cookies, red white and blue cookies, holiday cookies, summer dessert