Description
Star-Spangled Cookies are a delightful treat that brings vibrant colors and delicious flavors to your celebrations. Perfect for the 4th of July or any festive occasion, these cookies combine a buttery, soft texture with a visually stunning red, white, and blue icing. Simple enough for novice bakers yet customizable for seasoned pros, they make for a fun family project—especially when it comes to decorating! These cookies will be a hit at summer barbecues, birthday parties, and holiday gatherings alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 3–4 tablespoons milk
- Gel food coloring (red and blue)
- Silver star sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla, salt, and egg yolk; mix well. Gradually stir in flour until combined.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to ¼ inch thick. Cut into star shapes using cookie cutters and place on prepared sheets.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a rack.
- For icing, mix powdered sugar, corn syrup, milk, and vanilla until smooth; tint with gel food coloring as desired.
- Decorate cooled cookies with icing and finish with sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg