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Star-Spangled Cookies

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Star-Spangled Cookies are festive, colorful sugar cookies decorated with red, white, and blue sprinkles—perfect for Fourth of July celebrations and patriotic gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Red, white, and blue sprinkles (for decoration)
  • Optional: colored sugar or edible glitter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  6. Form dough into 1-inch balls and roll in red, white, and blue sprinkles.
  7. Place balls on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart and flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring in dough for extra patriotic flair.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  • Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg