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Easy 4th of July Royal Icing Cookies

Easy 4th of July Royal Icing Cookies

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Celebrate the spirit of summer and Independence Day with these Easy 4th of July Royal Icing Cookies. Bursting with vibrant red, white, and blue colors, these delightful star-shaped treats are perfect for any festive gathering. The best part? You don’t need to be a baking expert to create eye-catching cookies. With a simple sugar cookie dough and colorful royal icing, you’ll impress your friends and family while indulging in delicious homemade snacks. Ideal for picnics, BBQs, or just a fun baking activity with the kids, these cookies are sure to be a hit!

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 30 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 batch cut-out sugar cookie dough
  • 1 batch royal icing
  • Red gel food coloring
  • Blue gel food coloring
  • About 1/3 cup red sprinkles
  • About 1/3 cup white sprinkles
  • About 1/3 cup blue sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare sugar cookie dough and chill until firm.
  2. Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into star shapes.
  3. Bake on parchment-lined sheets until edges are set; cool completely.
  4. Make royal icing, dividing it into three portions: leave one white, tint one red, and one blue.
  5. Fit decorating bags with icing colors and prepare sprinkles.
  6. Pipe outlines on cookies, fill with icing, and sprinkle immediately.
  7. Let cookies dry overnight before serving.
  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: <1mg