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Red, White, & Blue “Fireworks” 4th of July Cookies

Red, White, & Blue “Fireworks” 4th of July Cookies Recipe

Celebrate Independence Day with vibrant Red, White, & Blue “Fireworks” Cookies that are fun and festive.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for a richer flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs Use flax eggs for a vegan option.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for a different flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Essential for texture.
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Swap for dark chocolate chips if desired.
  • as needed Red and Blue Sprinkles Natural colored sprinkles can be used for a healthier option.
  • as needed Food Coloring Natural food dyes are a healthier alternative.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula
  • cookie scoop
  • microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Gradually mix in flour and baking powder until just incorporated.
  4. Divide the dough into three portions. Dye one red, another blue, and leave the third plain.
  5. Roll small amounts of each colored dough into balls and flatten them into disks to create a marbled effect.
  6. Place the cookie disks on the baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  7. Once baked, allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  8. Melt white chocolate chips and drizzle over the cookies, then sprinkle with red and blue sprinkles.
  9. Once the chocolate has set, serve the cookies on a festive plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 10mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Avoid overmixing and chilling dough can improve results. Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizes.

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