Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these vibrant 4th of July Cookies! These soft, gooey treats are not only visually stunning but also bursting with rich chocolate flavor. Perfect for gatherings, picnics, or simply enjoying at home, their festive red, white, and blue hues make them an eye-catching addition to your holiday spread. Easy to make and customizable in size, these cookies are sure to delight guests of all ages. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or attending a picnic, these patriotic cookies will elevate your celebration and satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 2 tsp. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 cup cold, unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed (dark or light)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 cups milk chocolate chips (or less if desired)
- Red gel food coloring
- Blue gel food coloring
- Edible glitter stars
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream together the cubed butter and both sugars in a stand mixer until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Divide dough into three portions: color one red, one blue, and leave one plain. Roll each section into logs and combine them tightly.
- Slice the log into cookie-sized pieces, roll into balls, and place on prepared sheets.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cool before decorating with edible glitter stars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg