Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Patriotic Sugar Cookies, perfect for celebrating occasions like the Fourth of July. These cookies captivate with their vibrant red, white, and blue colors while offering a wonderfully soft and chewy texture that makes them irresistible to both kids and adults. Rolled in sugar for an extra sweet crunch, they are not just treats but a delightful addition to any celebration. Easy to make and customizable with various flavors or colors, these cookies embody fun and creativity. Gather your family and friends around the kitchen and enjoy baking these cheerful delights together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Red gel color
- Blue gel color
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt; gradually blend into the wet mixture.
- Divide the dough into three balls, dye one red, one blue, leaving one undyed; mix until the colors are evenly distributed.
- Scoop equal parts of each colored dough to form tie-dye balls; roll in sugar.
- Chill cookie balls for at least an hour before baking at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg