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Easy Patriotic Sugar Cookie Delights Recipe with Festive Icing for Summer Parties

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A quick and easy sugar cookie recipe decorated with red, white, and blue icing, perfect for summer parties and patriotic celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 3 tablespoons milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Red and blue gel food coloring
  • Sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using a mixer, beat softened butter with granulated sugar until fluffy and light in color, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture on low speed until dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Lightly flour your surface and rolling pin. Roll dough to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thickness. Chill dough for 15 minutes if sticky.
  7. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Gather scraps, reroll, and repeat until all dough is used.
  8. Place cookies about 1 inch apart on baking sheets. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges just start to turn golden.
  9. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare icing by stirring powdered sugar with milk and vanilla extract until smooth. Divide into three bowls and tint one red, one blue, and leave one white using gel food coloring.
  11. Spread or pipe icing on cooled cookies. Add sprinkles or edible glitter while icing is wet. Let icing set for 30 minutes before storing or stacking.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender. Chill dough if too sticky for easier rolling. Use gel food coloring to keep icing thick and vibrant. Let icing set for at least 30 minutes before stacking. Store cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper layers to maintain softness.

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Keywords: sugar cookies, patriotic cookies, summer party dessert, easy sugar cookies, festive icing, 4th of July cookies

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