Fresh-baked cookies! As soon as I say this, we all can smell the aroma of the cookies, isn’t it? And how about making these cookies for 4th of July celebrations? Bulls eye! I must admit that cookies are my personal favourite, which is why I thought of curating this article for you.
In this article, I have come up with 12 cookie ideas that are super delicious and easy to make. Some of the cookies would require baking, some are no-bake, and some are also gluten-free and keto-friendly. I am sure you will enjoy making these cookies and enjoying them as well.
4th of July Cookies That You Will Love
1. Red, White, and Blue M&M Cookies
Red, White, and Blue M&M cookies are perfect to be put on any celebration menu list. These cookies are very soft in texture, chewy, and showcase an interesting combination of red, white, and blue coloured M&M.
You will also find tiny chocolate bits here and there on the cookies, which makes it more interesting. The M&M brings a nice crunch to the soft cookie, making it a great choice for kids and adults.
Get the recipe from here – I Heart Eating
2. Firecracker Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles
Sugar Cookies and sprinkles can never go wrong. These firecracker Sugar cookies have crisp edges and carry balanced sweetness. These wonderful festive cookies are layered on top with red, blue, and white sprinkles and frosting, which makes them look irresistible.
To me, these cookies look more like small firecrackers, which are edible. The cookie carries a classic comfort as it comes with a buttery base. The sprinkles, on the other hand, bring slight sweetness and crunch, making these cookies a huge hit.
Get the recipe from here – The Cookie Creator
3. Gluten-Free Patriotic Thumbprint Cookies
There comes the star cookie, which is completely gluten-free. These cookies are soft yet slightly nutty and beautiful, covered with sugar dust. The centers of these cookies are filled with a nice filling of blueberry or strawberry jam.
The cookie gets all its sweetness from the jam filling, making it a healthy option for everyone. These cookies look very eye-pleasing and perfect for anyone who wants a lighter yet flavorful option.
Get the recipe from here – The Gluten Free Austrian
4. No-Bake 4th of July Oreo Balls
Oreo balls are hands down a crowd-pleaser. They are no-bake and super easy to make. Each Oreo ball carries crushed cookies in its belly, which is intermixed with cream cheese and made into a ball. The patriotic candy coating is something you cannot get over, as it makes these balls even more appealing.Â
Each Oreo ball is dense, making it very fulfilling as well. The best thing here is the balance of sweetness coming from the Oreo and the tang coming from the cream cheese. These Oreo balls are extremely irresistible, which makes them disappear from any table as soon as they are served.
Get the recipe from here – Live Well Bake Often
5. Star-Shaped Sugar Cookies with Icing
Star-Shaped Sugar Cookies are perfect for any celebration, which is why they can easily become a star item for any occasion. The cookies are cut using a star-shaped cookie cutter and decorated with royal icing.
The fun part is that the royal icing used here is in red, white, and blue colors, making it perfect for 4th of July celebrations. These cookies are extremely buttery, have crispy edges, and look like a piece of art.
Get the recipe from here – Sugar Spun Run
6. 4th of July Confetti Cookies
Confetti Cookies make the perfect cookies for any occasion. Why? Because they carry an explosion of patriotic colors, which makes them look incredibly charming. These cookies are also a hit because they are easy to bake and great with flavors.
Each cookie has a buttery vanilla flavor and carries a comforting sweetness. These cookies have a nice crunch which comes from the sprinkles, are chewy, and will melt in your mouth as soon as you have them.
Get the recipe from here – Crazy For Crust
7. Patriotic Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Patriotic Cookies Ice Cream Sandwiches are all you need to enjoy your 4th of July Celebrations. Each sandwich is creamy, cold, and carries amazing textures. These sandwiches have a wholesome layer of vanilla ice cream between two sugar cookies.
These cookies are covered with red, blue, and white sprinkles, which make them visually appealing. These cookies are all you need, from the soft chewy cookies to creamy vanilla ice cream filling, going all the way to crunchy sprinkles.
Get the recipe from here – Lifestyle Of a Foodie
8. Low-Carb Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies
What makes shortbread cookies extraordinary is the fact that they are low in carbs as well as keto-friendly. The almond flour gives these cookies a crumbly and nutty texture along with a buttery flavor.
These cookies are pale colored yet look aesthetic on an occasion table. Also, these cookies can be decorated using sugar-free frosting to make them more celebration-worthy.
Get the recipe from here – All Recipes
9. Red, White, and Blue Crinkle Cookies
Red, White, and Blue Crinkle Cookies are soft yet chewy and have looks that will leave you hooked. These sugar cookies are nicely coated with powdered sugar, which makes them look like a piece of magic. On the inside, it has tinted layers of patriotic colors which is baked into a cracked pattern.
Each bite is moist, soft, and gives you a tangy kick. This cookie is easy to bake and makes it a super hit item for any celebration.
Get the recipe from here – One Happy Bite
10. Healthy Oatmeal Berry Cookies
Berry Cookies, anyone? At your service! The double bonus here is that these cookies are constructed out of healthy oatmeal. The fun part about these cookies is that they are infused with berries, making them full of fruity bursts.
The oats bring in a nice crunch, have rich almond buttery goodness, and carry a subtle tang. This makes enjoyment guilt-free and perfect for any celebration.
Get the recipe from here – Amy’s Healthy Baking
11. 4th of July Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are an ode to 4th of July celebrations. Each cookie is thick and chewy, making every bite a delight. My favourite part is that these cookies are topped with red, white, and blue candies. These bars can be easily sliced and served, making them a crowd-pleaser.
Get the recipe from here – Design Eat Repeat
12. Patriotic Pinwheel Cookies
Patriotic Pinwheel Cookies are the climax for any party. These cookies are swirled in bold colors of blue, red, and white colors making it the perfect choice for 4th of July celebrations.
These cookies are buttery yet crisp, which makes you want to have more and more of them. I must say that the swirl pattern makes this cookie quite impressive and popular amongst kids and individuals both.
Get the recipe from here – Inquiring Chef
Conclusion
This brings us to the end of our delightful cookie recipes. I am sure you would have gone through each of the recipes by now and have shortlisted your favourite ones.
Well, it’s not hard and fast to stick to the given recipes; you can always tweak the ingredients here and there and come up with something unique as well.
