Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 3 cups
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup
- Large eggs: 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles: as needed
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Step 2: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Step 4: Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes (stars, circles, etc.).
- Step 5: Place the cookies onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Step 6: Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, decorate with frosting and red, white, and blue sprinkles to resemble fireworks.
Notes
- Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh and crisp.
- These cookies are best enjoyed at room temperature; no reheating needed!
- Serve these festive cookies with a cold glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat.
- For extra tender cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling it out; this helps prevent spreading in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American