Description
Delicious sugar cookies decorated with red, white, and blue icing and sprinkles. Perfect for celebrating Independence Day with family and friends!
Ingredients
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2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 ½ cups sugar
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1 egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Red, white, and blue icing and sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
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In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until combined.
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Roll dough into balls and place on baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
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Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool completely.
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Decorate with icing and sprinkles as desired.
Notes
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Use cookie cutters for fun shapes like stars and flags.
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Store cookies in an airtight container to keep fresh.
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Royal icing works best for detailed decoration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 120kal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Protein: 1g