Description
Delicious and festive cookies perfect for celebrating July 4th with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup assorted sprinkles (red, white, and blue)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the sprinkles, ensuring even distribution.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: July 4th, cookies, sprinkle cookies, festive treats