Patriotic Red, White & Blue Thumbprint Cookies
Indulge in the festive cheer of Patriotic Red, White & Blue Thumbprint Cookies, the perfect treat for summer gatherings and celebrations. These eye-catching cookies feature a buttery base that melts in your mouth, adorned with vibrant red, white, and blue sprinkles and filled with sweet icing. Ideal for July 4th barbecues, Memorial Day picnics, or any patriotic occasion, these cookies not only please the palate but also add a splash of color to your dessert table. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they’re a delightful activity for kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup softened butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Red and blue gel food coloring
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Add egg yolk and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate flour and salt until a dough forms.
- Scoop equal portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Press your thumb into each cookie to create an indentation.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on a rack.
- To prepare icing, whisk powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, and gel colors until smooth; adjust consistency if needed.
- Fill thumbprints with icing and top with sprinkles once cooled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg