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The Best 4th of July Cookies on the Block
The Best 4th of July Cookies on the Block are super soft sugar cookies with the cutest sprinkles ever. They're the perfect festive treat for the Fourth!
- Prep4 hr 15 min
- Cook10 min
- Total4 hr 30 min
- Serves24 cookies
The Best 4th of July Cookies on the Block are super puffy and soft sugar cookies with the cutest sprinkles ever – and they travel well, too. They’re the perfect festive treat for the Fourth!
If you love celebrating all things American independence, then you are definitely going to want to make these cookies.
Bring them to a 4th of July party if you aren’t in charge of dinner. You can make the dough ahead of time, they are so cute, and everyone loves a soft sugar cookie with sprinkles!
These cookies are perfect at a party or potluck with someClassic Burgers or Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches, aCucumber and Tomato Salad, and a big batch ofStrawberry Rhubarb Lemonade.
Or, check out all these4th of July recipesfor more inspiration!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect for any patriotic potluck, cookout, or party.
- They taste just like a Lofthouse sugar cookie.
- Great for Independence Day, Memorial Day, and Veteran’s Day.
Recipe Ingredients
- Butter
- Sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- Greek yogurt
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- All-purpose flour
- Heavy whipping cream
- Powdered sugar
- Sprinkles
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make The Best 4th of July Cookies on the Block
- Step #1.Cream the butter and sugar together with a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer.
- Step #2.Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until very smooth. Then, add the Greek yogurt and stir just until combined.
- Step #3.Add the dry ingredients (baking powder, soda, salt, and flour) and stir until combined.
- Step #4.Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and put it in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
- Step #5.Remove the dough from the fridge and divide it into two pieces.
- Step #6.Flour your surface and roll the dugout to ½-inch thick and cut with cookie cutters.
- Step #7.Bake cookies at 350 degrees for 10 to 11 minutes.
- Step #8.When the cookies are fully cooled, make the frosting by beating the butter, vanilla, 1 tablespoon of heavy cream, and salt until fluffy.
- Step #9.Add the powdered sugar mixture to the butter mixture.
- Step #10.Frost cookies generously and top with red, white, and blue sprinkles.
Recipe FAQs
How do I get soft sugar cookies?
The secret to super soft texture is the Greek yogurt, which can also be subbed out for sour cream. Don’t use reduced fat or fat free products here though, full fat is best.
What are the best cookie cutters to use for sugar cookies?
I love this set of stainless steel biscuit/cookie cutters and used them for this recipe. I used a 3-inch circle cutter for these cookies.
Does sugar cookie dough need to be chilled?
The dough needs to be chilled for at least 4 hours before using, but it can stay in the fridge for up to 36 hours. Great if you need to work ahead a bit!
What is the best way to transport these cookies so they stay looking nice?
If you are traveling with these cookies a short distance, just carry them in a single layer. If you are going a longer way, I recommend taking the cookies and frosting separately before serving.
Expert Tips
- You canmake these cookies for any holiday by changing out the sprinklesyou use. They would also be great for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings.
- Be sure to usefull-fat Greek yogurt or sour creamin these cookies or they won’t turn out as well.
- Make sure the cookies are fully cooled before frostingthem or the frosting won’t stick to the cookies.
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