Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with these delightful Patriotic Red, White & Blue Thumbprint Cookies. Perfectly suited for any festive occasion, these cookies feature a buttery texture and vibrant colors that will brighten up your dessert table. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they are ideal for gatherings like Independence Day or Memorial Day. With a sweet icing topped with colorful sprinkles, these cookies are not only visually appealing but also promise to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Get ready to create cherished memories as you bake these cheerful treats with family!
Ingredients
- Β½ cup softened butter
- ΒΌ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1Β½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ΒΌ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Red and blue gel food coloring
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour and salt; mix until just combined.
- Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Form tablespoon-sized dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating indents with your thumb.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.
- For icing, combine powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, red and blue gel food colorings; adjust consistency if needed.
- Once cooled, fill each cookie indent with icing and top with sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 113
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 34mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use room temperature butter for easier mixing. Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to maintain shape. Customize colors of sprinkles based on your occasion.