Patriotic Cookies
Patriotic Pinwheel Cookies are a classic soft sugar cookie, perfect for the 4th of July. These cookies feature vibrant swirls of red, white, and blue, creating a festive look. Making the tie-dye effect is easy, and each cookie will have its unique design. These cookies are fun to make and delicious to eat. Easy to make and fun for all ages.
“Brighten your 4th of July with Patriotic Cookies! Simple, tasty, and full of festive colours.”
but my previous Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies with a few ingredients are also very delicious.
Ingredients 🥄Patriotic Cookies
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 3/4 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- Red and blue gel food coloring
Instructions 🍪 Patriotic Cookies
- Preheat Oven 🔥: Set your oven to 350ºF.
- Mix Butter and Sugar 🧈: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla, and mix until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients 🥣: Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- Divide Dough 🍞: Split the dough into three separate bowls.
- Add Colors 🎨: Mix red food coloring into one portion of dough until you reach your desired shade. Do the same with blue food coloring in another portion.
- Chill Dough ❄️: Refrigerate all three portions of dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll Out Dough 🍪: On a floured surface, roll out the blue dough into a 12-inch by 12-inch square. Do the same with the plain dough and carefully layer it on top of the blue. Repeat with the red dough, layering it on top of the white.
- Form a Log 🌀: Gently roll the stacked dough into a log shape. If needed, use your hands to shape it. Chill the log in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
- Slice and Bake 🔪: Slice the dough log into 1/2-inch rounds and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake 🎉: Bake at 350ºF for 15 minutes. Let cool and enjoy!
Pro Tip For Perfectly Shaped Patriotic Cookies 🍪
For large cookies that may not bake into perfect circles, try this:
- Shape While Warm: As soon as you take the cookies out of the oven, use a large round cookie cutter to gently push the edges back towards the center. This works best if done immediately and if the cookie edges aren’t overbaked.
- No Cookie Scoop? Use a spoon or the flat edges of a spatula or knife to shape the cookies by pressing the edges back towards the center.
How To Make Red, White, and Blue Cookies 🇺🇸
Prepare the Dough 🍪: Mix your cookie dough as usual.
Divide and Color 🎨: Split the dough into three portions. Dye one red, leave one plain, and color the last one blue.
Get ready to bake your festive cookies!
More About the Food Coloring 🎨
For the best results, use gel-style food coloring instead of liquid drops. Gel is more potent, so you need less of it to achieve a vibrant red, and it won’t affect the dough’s texture.
Forming the Dough Logs 🍪
- Shape the Dough: Lay a piece of plastic wrap on the counter. Form each dough portion into a 15-inch long log.
- Wrap the Logs: Place the three logs next to each other on the plastic wrap. Wrap them tightly to form one large dough log. This keeps your hands clean and helps create a smooth log.
- Portion and Roll: Unwrap the dough and break off pieces roughly the size of 2 tablespoons. Roll each into a loose ball and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for perfect, festive Patriotic Cookies every time! 🎉
Tips On Adding Sprinkles ✨
- Foil Stars: Add these after the cookies are baked for a festive touch.
- Traditional Sprinkles: Sprinkle them on before baking to ensure they stick to the cookies.
Tools You Will Need For Patriotic Cookies
For the Patriotic Cookies dough, you’ll need a mixer 🧑🍳, baking sheet 🍪, measuring tools 📏, and a rubber spatula 🍴. To achieve the perfect patriotic look, consider these extras:
- Foil Gold Stars: ✨ If you like the look of the gold stars on my cookies, you can order them online or use star-shaped sprinkles ⭐ instead.
- Red Food Coloring: 🎨 To get that vibrant red, this brand is highly recommended. You can also get a kit with all the colors, which is handy to have.
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Pinwheel Patriotic Cookies Recipe 2024
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 ¾ sticks unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- Red and blue gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat Oven 🔥: Set your oven to 350ºF.
- Mix Butter and Sugar 🧈: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla, and mix until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients 🥣: Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- Divide Dough 🍞: Split the dough into three separate bowls.
- Add Colors 🎨: Mix red food coloring into one portion of dough until you reach your desired shade. Do the same with blue food coloring in another portion.
- Chill Dough ❄️: Refrigerate all three portions of dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll Out Dough 🍪: On a floured surface, roll out the blue dough into a 12-inch by 12-inch square. Do the same with the plain dough and carefully layer it on top of the blue. Repeat with the red dough, layering it on top of the white.
- Form a Log 🌀: Gently roll the stacked dough into a log shape. If needed, use your hands to shape it. Chill the log in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
- Slice and Bake 🔪: Slice the dough log into 1/2-inch rounds and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake 🎉: Bake at 350ºF for 15 minutes. Let cool and enjoy!
Notes
- Foil Stars: Add these after the cookies are baked for a festive touch.
- Traditional Sprinkles: Sprinkle them on before baking to ensure they stick to the cookies.