Patriotic Fourth of July Flag Cookies
Are you looking for a quick and easy dessert for the Fourth of July? These patriotic Fourth of July flag cookies are family friendly, easy to make, and so delicious! Use them for the Fourth of July celebrations, potlucks, or baking with your kids. These festive cookies are always a crowd-pleaser and you’ll be making them year after year. Are you ready to dive into a simple, yet tasty, treat?
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What You’ll Need:
Ingredients:
This recipe only calls for two ingredients:
- Sugar Cookie Dough
- Patriotic M&Ms (get them here)
Tools:
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper or non-stick spray
- Cooling rack
- Toothpick (optional)
Letโs get this party started with a bangโtime to bake up some Fourth of July Flag Cookies!
Here’s how to make your own festive patriotic cookies that your family and friends will love!
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Let the oven heat up while we prepare the cookies.
2. Prepare the Cookies
Lay the parchment paper on your baking sheet or spray the baking sheet with non-stick spray. Slice the cookie dough into even pieces and play on the baking sheet.
3. Bake the Cookies
Bake the cookies at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until you can place a toothpick into the center and it comes out clean.
4. Let the Cookies Cool
Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack.
5. Add the M&Ms
While the cookies are still warm, create a flag using the M&Ms. Slightly press the M&Ms into the cookies and they will stick into place when the cookies cool.
6. Enjoy!
After the cookies are cool, enjoy them with your family and friends!
Why Kids and Adults Love these Fourth of July Flag Cookies
- It’s quick and easy. With only two ingredients, you can make these cookies in under 30 minutes.
- They taste amazing! While this recipe may seem simple, the cookies taste heavenly!
- They are patriotic. These cookies put a fun and festive twist on regular sugar cookies.
- They are the perfect party snack. No more scrambling to whip something up last minute for a party.
Make Them Even Better with These Fun Tips!
- Shape the cookies into rectangles instead of circles, to better resemble flags. Then, cover the entire cookie to look like the flag.
- Switch up the cookies to mix and match flavors. Make chocolate, snickerdoodle, or red velvet cookies. Choose your favorites or try new flavors!
- Add edible glitter after baking for a touch of sparkle! Both kids and adults will love the extra shine, adding a bit of firework-inspired magic to their plate.
- Gift these cookies to family, friends, or neighbors by tying them up in festive bags with red, white, and blue ribbon.
Patriotic Fourth of July Flag Cookies Youโll Make Every Year
These patriotic Fourth of July cookies are a quick and easy way to celebrate the holiday. Whether baking with your kids, going to a festive party, or just lounging at home with your family, these delicious cookies will add some magic to your holiday!
