Independence Day Cookies

Independence Day Cookies
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    36 People
  • VIEWS
    115

Celebrate freedom with these festive cookies! Bursting with the colors of the American flag, these treats are a delightful mix of sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for any Fourth of July gathering.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    44 g
  • Cholesterol
    12 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    126 mg
  • Sugar
    31 g
  • Fat
    16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (Prep time: 5 minutes)

02

Step
3 mins

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder until well combined. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

03

Step
10 mins

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together the shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

04

Step
5 mins

Gently fold in the white chocolate chips, dried blueberries, and dried cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the dough. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

05

Step
15 mins

Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten each ball slightly to about 1/2-inch thick. (Prep time: 15 minutes)

06

Step
11 mins

Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set, approximately 10 to 12 minutes. (Bake time: 10-12 minutes)

07

Step
10 mins

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (Cool time: 10 minutes +)

For a richer flavor, consider using European-style butter instead of shortening.
Dried cherries can substitute cranberries
To prevent the white chocolate chips from melting too much, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Aileen Erdmanrohan

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 38 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Tressa Marvin

    The recipe was easy to follow, and the cookies turned out perfectly. Thank you!

  • Marjolaine Kozeylind

    I used a combination of dried cherries and raspberries instead of cranberries, and they were delicious!

  • Berneice Sauer

    I added a bit of almond extract to the dough, and it gave the cookies a wonderful flavor.

  • Lizzie Skiles

    These cookies were a hit at my 4th of July party! Everyone loved the patriotic colors and the combination of sweet and tart flavors.

  • Virgie Hyatt

    My kids loved helping me make these cookies. They had fun rolling the dough into balls and adding the chocolate chips and dried fruit.

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