Patriotic 3-Ingredient Sugar Cookies
If you’re short on time but still want something sweet and festive for your 4th of July celebration, these Patriotic 3-Ingredient Sugar Cookies are just the thing. Soft, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, they’re the ultimate easy cookie—and they get a patriotic makeover with red, white, and blue sprinkles!
Perfect for:
- 4th of July BBQs
- Memorial Day picnics
- School or church events
- Quick weekday treats with a festive twist!
These cookies are the perfect example of how a little can go a long way. With just three ingredients and some festive sprinkles, you can whip up a batch of crowd-pleasing cookies in no time.
Of course this recipe is great with any kind of sprinkles too, check out my original post for 3-Ingredients Sugar Cookies.
Whether you’re hosting a big celebration or keeping things casual, Patriotic 3-Ingredient Sugar Cookies bring that sweet, simple touch of Americana to your dessert table.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies:
- Only 3 simple ingredients!
- Quick to make—no chill time needed
- Perfect for kids to help decorate
- Ideal for cookouts, picnics, or last-minute party prep
What are Patriotic 3 Ingredient Sugar Cookies?
Patriotic 3-Ingredient Sugar Cookies are a super easy, festive dessert perfect for holidays like the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day.
These cookies are made with just three basic ingredients—butter, sugar, and flour—and dressed up with red, white, and blue sprinkles for that patriotic touch.
Ingredients
- All purpose flour
- Butter
- Granulated sugar
- Patriotic sprinkles
How to make Patriotic 3 Ingredient Sugar Cookies
Preheat oven to 325°.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes.
Gradually beat in flour until crumbly.
Press dough together with hands until it holds together when pressed.
Shape into 1-in. balls.
Roll in sprinkles and flatten slightly; place 2 in. apart on greased or parchment-lined baking sheets.
Bake until very lightly browned, 12-14 minutes.
Cool on pans 5 minutes.
Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Sweet, simple, and ready to share!
Patriotic 3-Ingredient Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Patriotic sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes.
- Gradually beat in flour until crumbly.
- Press dough together with hands until it holds together when pressed.
- Shape into 1-in. balls.
- Roll in sprinkles and flatten slightly; place 2 in. apart on greased or parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake until very lightly browned, 12-14 minutes.
- Cool on pans 5 minutes.
- Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- Sweet, simple, and ready to share!
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