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Stars and Stripes Sugar Cookies for the 4th of July

Patriotic Stars and Stripes Sugar Cookies for the 4th of July

Enjoy these delicious Stars and Stripes Sugar Cookies for the 4th of July, perfect for festive celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour Can replace with gluten-free blend.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Check for freshness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Essential for flavor.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Room temperature; can swap with margarine.
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar Can substitute with powdered sugar.
  • 1 large egg Room temperature; can use flax egg for vegan.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Almond extract can be used.
For the Colors
  • 1 tube red gel food coloring Can use beet powder as substitute.
  • 1 tube blue gel food coloring Butterfly pea powder is an alternative.
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup sprinkles Choose themed sprinkles.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • cookie cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. Beat butter and sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in egg and vanilla until combined.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Divide the dough into three portions and color two with red and blue gel food coloring.
  6. Wrap portions in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes.
  7. Roll the colored dough between parchment paper into 1/4-inch thickness and cut into strips.
  8. Assemble colored strips into a rectangle and refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes.
  9. Roll out uncolored dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into circles.
  10. Roll edges of uncolored circles in sprinkles and place them on a baking sheet.
  11. Cut star shapes from colored dough and place them on top of the assembled circles.
  12. Bake cookies at 350°F for 9-10 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to chill the dough properly for maintaining the shapes and texture.

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