If you like a thick and soft sugar cookie this is a recipe you will love! These 4th of July sugar cookies will be a hit at any picnic and pool party you attend this year!
This recipe has been in my family for years, passed down from my Grandma! If you have ever invited me to one of your parties, you have probably had my sugar cookies! I want to share this delicious recipe with you in hopes that you and your family enjoy them as much as we do!
Just switch up the colors and decor and they are perfect for any holiday or season. Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, Valentine’s Day, Birthday parties, New Years, ect
This is the perfect recipe because these cookies are so simple and only call for a few ingredients!
You can make royal icing to frost these cookies if you want but personally I prefer a buttercream frosting to put on top or a cream cheese frosting is delicious too!
These patriotic cookies will be not only a cute addition to the dessert table but a delicious treat to share at all of your Independence Day celebrations!
Tools Needed:
- Large bowl
- Stand mixer or Hand mixer
- Rolling Pin
- Cookie Cutters
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie Sheet
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients needed to make these festive 4th of July cookies:
- Room temperature Butter
- Powdered sugar
- Eggs
- All purpose flour
- Baking Soda
- Salt
Buttercream Frosting Ingredients:
- Room temperature butter
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Milk
- Food coloring
- Patriotic sprinkles (optional)
How to make these Patriotic Sugar cookies
In your stand mixer or a large mixing bowl combine the butter, eggs and powdered sugar.
Cream together with the paddle attachment until combined. You can also use a hand mixer if you prefer.
In a medium bowl mix together the flour, baking soda and salt.
Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, about 1 cup at a time. The sugar cookie dough will be very thick, so mix on a low speed.
Once your ingredients are all mixed together, you are ready to start cutting out your cookies.
Grease your baking sheet.
Flour your surface so you can work with your dough without it sticking to the countertop. You might want to sprinkle a little bit of flour on top of the dough as well. Roll out with your rolling pin to the thickness you like. I like to make these cookies pretty thick, about 1/2 inch thick.
Using your cookie cutter cut out the cookies and place them on your baking sheet.
Place your cookie cut outs and baking sheet in the freezer for about 10 min so the cookies set, this will help keep them from spreading too much.
While your cookie cutouts are in the freezer, preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
Bake for 7-9 minutes. I like them to be just golden brown on the bottom and pretty light colored on the top, but if you like the cookie to have a little crunch bake longer.
Once the cookies are done baking, Place on a wire rack to cool.
Carefully decorate your soft sugar cookies with your frosting of choice.
Ideas for patriotic decorations:
Red, white and blue icing
Colorful sprinkles
Use a star cookie cutter
Decorate like an American flag
Buttercream Frosting recipe that I use:
Best Buttercream Frosting Recipe
1 Cup Softened Butter
2-3 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1 pound Powdered Sugar
2-3 Tbs. Milk (as needed)
4th of July Sugar Cookies- Best sugar cookie Recipe
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Stand mixer or Hand mixer
- Rolling Pin
- Cookie Cutters
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie Sheet
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 C. Softened Butter
- 3 C. Powdered Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Tsp. Baking Soda
- 1/2 Tsp. Salt
- 5 C. All Purpose Flour
Instructions
- In your stand mixer or a large mixing bowl combine the butter, eggs and powdered sugar.
- Cream together with the paddle attachment until combined. You can also use a hand mixer if you prefer.
- In a medium bowl mix together the flour, baking soda and salt.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, about 1 cup at a time. The sugar cookie dough will be very thick, So mix on a low speed.
- Once your ingredients are all mixed together, you are ready to start cutting out your cookies.
- Grease your baking sheet.
- Flour your surface so you can work with your dough without it sticking to the countertop. You might want to sprinkle a little bit of flour on top of the dough as well. Roll out with your rolling pin to the thickness you like. I like to make these cookies pretty thick, about 1/2 inch thick. Using your cookie cutter cut out the cookies and place them on your baking sheet.
- Place your cookie cut outs and baking sheet in the freezer for about 10 min so the cookies set, this will help keep them from spreading too much. While your cookie cutouts are in the freezer, preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Bake for 7-9 minutes. I like them to be just golden brown on the bottom and pretty light colored on the top, but if you like the cookie to have a little crunch bake longer.
- Once cookies are done baking, Place on a wire rack to cool.
- Frost and decorate
FAQ:
Can I make dough ahead of time? Yes, just wrap in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until you are ready to use.
How long do cookies last? Stored in an airtight container they will last about a week.
Can I freeze the cookies? Yes, freeze in a freezer bag for up to 6 months. Thaw out on the countertop before frosting.
These sugar cookies and a perfect treat to enjoy at all your upcoming parties, they are a great way to bring some feastivity to your 4th of July celebration!
These cookies are sure to become your favorite sugar cookie recipe for years to come!
I love seeing family recipes! They are such treasures. Can’t wait to try your family’s sugar cookie recipe!!
They really are the best! I hope you enjoy!
I really like your idea of making them square! Saves so much time!!
Thanks! I like trying different shapes to change things up!