Patriotic Sugar Cookies
Get ready to celebrate with these delightful Patriotic Sugar Cookies! Bursting with vibrant red, white, and blue colors, these soft and chewy cookies make the perfect treat for any festive occasion. Their sweet flavor combined with a sugary crust creates an irresistible texture that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Red and blue gel food coloring
- Additional granulated sugar for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the dough into three equal parts. Color one portion red and another blue using gel food coloring, leaving one portion plain.
- Roll dough into balls and space them two inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are slightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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