Iced Patriotic Sugar Cookie with Red White and Blue Design
These red, white, and blue sugar cookies are a delightful addition to any patriotic celebration. With vibrant colors and a sweet, buttery flavor, they're sure to impress.
Equipment
- 1 Oven preheated to 350°F
- 1 Mixing bowls various sizes
- 1 electric mixer or hand mixer
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 baking sheets lined with parchment paper
- 1 piping bags
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorations
- Red white, and blue gel food coloring
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon light corn syrup
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until fully incorporated. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing just until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into three equal parts. Tint one part with red food coloring and another with blue, leaving the third part plain.
- On a floured surface, roll each color of dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Use star-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies.
- Place the cookies on a prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, and corn syrup until smooth. Divide and tint with the respective food colors.
- Using piping bags, outline and flood the cookies with icing. Allow the icing to set before serving or storing.
- Store decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze undecorated cookies.
Notes
Pro Tips: Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors. Chill dough before rolling for easier handling.
Ingredient Substitutions: Almond extract can replace vanilla for a different flavor.
How to Serve: Arrange on a platter with other patriotic desserts.
Storage & Freshness: Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare and freeze dough up to a month in advance.
Ingredient Substitutions: Almond extract can replace vanilla for a different flavor.
How to Serve: Arrange on a platter with other patriotic desserts.
Storage & Freshness: Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare and freeze dough up to a month in advance.