Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Assorted food coloring gels (red, blue, green, etc.)
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Step 2: 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 3: Divide the dough into several bowls. Add a different food coloring gel to each bowl, mixing until the desired color is achieved. For a marbled effect, gently swirl different colored doughs together.
- Step 4: Roll out each colored dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness. Use cookie cutters (stars, circles, etc.) to cut out shapes. Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Step 5: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 6: Once cooled, decorate the cookies with sprinkles.
Notes
- Store your Fireworks Sugar Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for longer storage.
- For a delightful warm cookie experience, gently reheat individual cookies in the microwave for 5-10 seconds.
- Serve these festive cookies at your next party or celebration, arranging them on a platter for a dazzling display.
- To prevent the cookies from spreading too thin during baking, make sure your butter is softened but not melted, and chill the dough for 15 minutes before cutting out shapes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American