Ever find yourself scratching your head about what to whip up for a 4th of July bash? Well, stress no more! I’ve got just the thing for you – my go-to Red, White, and Blue Cookies recipe. Trust me, these babies are not just melt-in-your-mouth delicious, they’re also bursting with patriotic flare. They’re sure to steal the show at any gathering.

So, why not make these your party trick this year? Your friends will love them, and hey, you might just become the cookie hero of Independence Day!

4th of July cookies

Hey, don’t let their complex appearance intimidate you! I’ve laid out step-by-step instructions in this blog post. Just watch carefully, and you’ll find it’s not as hard as it looks. So grab your baking gear, and let’s get started together. You’ll see, it’s actually quite fun!

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to get started on those eye-catching Red, White, and Blue Cookies. Trust me, it’s a straightforward list, but the end result? Absolutely stunning!

Alright, now that you’ve got your lineup ready, it’s time to turn these ingredients into some festive treats that’ll light up any 4th of July party. Let’s get that mixer going and create some cookie magic!

How to Make Red White and Blue Cookies

Let’s dive into the steps, and don’t worry, I’ll keep it simple and fun!

👉 Creaming the Basics

👉 Adding Colors and Flavors

👉 Shaping and Chilling

👉 Cutting and Prepping for Bake

👉 Baking

In the baking step, I use an air fryer instead of a traditional oven because my Typhur Dome air fryer has a large cooking space and cooks faster.

👉 Fun Serving Suggestion

4th of July cookies

Red, White and Blue Cookies

Discover this Fourth of July-inspired culinary creation, meticulously crafted to elevate your holiday celebrations.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 853 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup white granulated sugar
  • ½ cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • cup canola oil
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp cream of tartar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Red or blue food coloring
  • Vanilla, raspberry and lemon extract

Instructions
 

  • Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg and oil, beating well. In another bowl, whisk 2-3/4 cups flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt. Gradually beat into creamed mixture, adding flour if needed, until dough forms a ball.
  • Divide dough into 3 portions. Add red food coloring and vanilla extract to one portion. Add blue food coloring and raspberry extract to the second portion. Add lemon extract to the untinted portion.
  • Shape each portion into a 10-inch-long block. Place red, white and blue logs side by side. Lightly press blocks together. Wrap and refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate the cookies to set the shape.
  • To ensure the cookies maintain their shape during baking, begin by removing the tray from the Typhur Dome. Line the bottom of the basket with a layer of aluminum foil, followed by a layer of parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  • Carefully place the cookies in the cooking tray. Return the tray to the Typhur Dome.
  • Bake the in "Roast" mode for 10 minutes at 355°F/180℃.
  • Remove the cookies from the tray.
  • Try sandwiching two cookies together with a popsicle stick and melted white chocolate or your favorite frosting.

Nutrition PER SERVING

Calories: 853kcalCarbohydrates: 106gProtein: 11gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 77mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 769IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 4mg

(Nutrition information is calculated automatically by Spoonacular API and should be considered an estimate.)