Description
4th of July Cookies deliver a soft, chewy texture packed with chocolate chips and vibrant red‑blue sprinkles, creating a patriotic treat that dazzles eyes and taste buds. This easy, quick‑bake recipe uses all‑purpose flour, butter, sugars, vanilla, and eggs to form a classic dough, then adds festive sprinkles for a fireworks‑inspired finish. Ideal for backyard barbecues, picnics, or holiday parties, these cookies bake in twelve minutes, yielding twenty‑four pieces that bring joy to every bite.!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- red and blue sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs, mixing well.
- Gradually stir in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto parchment‑lined baking sheet and press sprinkles on top.
- Bake 10‑12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on sheet briefly, then transfer to a rack.
Notes
- For extra color intensity
- use gel‑based sprinkles. Chill dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: 4th of July Cookies, patriotic cookie recipe, red and blue sprinkles cookies, easy summer cookies, quick bake cookies, chocolate chip holiday cookies, festive dessert ideas, summer party treats, simple cookie recipes