Patriotic Star Cookies
Celebrate with vibrant Patriotic Star Cookies that are not only fun to make but also a feast for the eyes! These delightful star-shaped treats are perfect for any gathering, whether it’s a picnic, holiday party, or just a festive get-together. With their buttery dough and sweet frosting topped with colorful fondant, these cookies will surely become the highlight of your dessert table. The joy of decorating them makes this recipe an enjoyable activity for all ages, and you can customize their designs to fit any occasion. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these easy-to-make festive cookies that are sure to spread cheer!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sugar
- 10 Tbsp softened butter
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 ½ cups flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg and 1 egg white
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- Vanilla frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Red and blue fondant
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in one whole egg, one egg white, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually blend in the flour, baking powder, and salt to form a thick dough.
- Roll out the dough on parchment paper until about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut out star shapes using cookie cutters and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges; cool on a wire rack.
- Decorate with vanilla frosting and apply red and blue fondant stars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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