Looking for a festive way to celebrate the Fourth of July? This delicious Sugar Cookie Flag recipe is perfect for all your patriotic celebrations!
This is a basic sugar cookie recipe, decorated with a powdered sugar glaze and red and blue candy pieces in the shape of an American flag. They're perfect for Independence Day celebrations, Fourth of July barbecues, or any other summer celebration.
Check out the full list of 4th of July Foods for more desserts, appetizers and meal ideas to help with all your summer entertaining needs.
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What could be more patriotic than celebrating July 4th with flag sugar cookies? These festive treats are sure to bring a smile to everyone's face, and they're also a great way to show your support for the holiday.
Whether you're decorating them like I did with the red and blue M&Ms, or maybe using a flag shaped cookie cutter, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any Fourth of July gathering. So go ahead and show your patriotic spirit - bake up a batch of flag shaped sugar cookies and enjoy the holiday!
This recipe uses my Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe that I've used multiple times over the years.
Table of Contents
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Baking Instructions
- Decorate the Cookies
- Before You Begin!
- Storage Tips
- Tips on Freezing Sugar Cookies
- More Red, White and Blue Recipes
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- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Looking for more Patriotic Recipes or Easy Cookie Recipes? Try my 4th of July Appetizers, July 4th Side Dishes or my 4th of July Cookie Recipes collection.
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Main Ingredients Needed
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Recipe Variations and Substitutions
You could easily use patriotic cookie cutters for this same recipe.
Here is a cute collection below that would really great with this sugar cookie recipe.
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, using a hand-held mixer or a stand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extra, egg and milk. Mix again until well combined.
Step 2: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the dry ingredients slowly to the wet ingredients. Wrap in parchment or plastic wrap and chill for 30-60 minutes.
Step 3: Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface till about ¼ to ½ inch thickness.
Step 4: Using a circle cookie cutter, cut out the shapes. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking Instructions
Step 5: Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 8 - 10 minutes or until they begin to turn golden brown on the bottom. Allow the cookies to cool completely while you prepare the cookie glaze.
Decorate the Cookies
Step 6: Stir together powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Beat in corn syrup and vanilla extract until icing is smooth and glossy. If icing is too thick, add more corn syrup.
Step 7: Spread the icing on the cookies using an offset spatula.
Step 8: As soon as you have the glaze on top of the cookies, add the red and blue M&M's in the shape of the American flag.
Step 9: Allow the cookies to dry and harden before storing in an air-tight container.
Before You Begin!
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Storage Tips
Make sure the cookies are completely cool before storing them. An airtight container is essential to maintain their texture and prevent them from drying out.
If stacking the cookies, place a sheet of parchment or wax paper between each layer to prevent the icing from sticking or getting damaged. Find a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight or heat to store your container.
Tips on Freezing Sugar Cookies
Let the cookies cool completely, then layer them in a plastic container with parchment paper between each layer.
For longer storage, "flash freeze" them on a baking sheet for 30 minutes before transferring to the container. Frozen cookies stay fresh for up to two months.
I like to freeze the cookies before decorating. Follow the decorating instructions after the cookies have thawed.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter; softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- In a large mixing bowl, using a hand-held mixer or a stand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extra, egg and milk.
- Mix again until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients slowly to the wet ingredients mixing well between each addition.
- Once the dough comes together, remove it from the bowl and wrap in parchment paper.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 to 60 minutes.
- Remove from the refrigerator and roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface about ¼ - ½ inch thickness.
- Using a circle cookie cutter, cut out the shapes.
- Place the cookies onto a cookie sheet that's been lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated 375°F oven for 8 - 10 minutes or until they begin to turn golden brown on the bottom.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely while you prepare the cookie glaze.
- Stir together powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth.
- Beat in corn syrup and vanilla extract until icing is smooth and glossy.
- If icing is too thick, add more corn syrup.
- Spread the icing on the cookies using an offset spatula.
- Immediately decorate with the red and blue candy pieces into the shape of the American flag.
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