Red White and Blue Cookies Recipe

Kristan Roland | Confessions of a Cookbook Queen

Red White and Blue Cookies are the bright and easy cookie that'll make your July 4th party amazing. Everyone will love these!

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Here in Arkansas, we love lighting things on fire on the Fourth of July.

Massive fireworks stands have dotted roadsides for weeks, tempting even the most begrudging redneck. I can’t lie — I’m not a huge fan of all the sparks and popping noises, but even I have difficulty walking away from the brightly packaged firecrackers. The look like toys and candy and have names like Tangerine Dream, Skyburst, and Blueberry Moonshine. It’s all a little confusing to the senses.

I have been told that there are states where fireworks stands do not exist, and this is hard for me to imagine. But then again, I’ve also been told that drive-through liquor stores aren’t legal in every state, and this blows my mind. We have them on every block here. What are you supposed to do when you want wine in New Jersey? You actually have to get out of your car and walk inside the store?

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That’s absolutely bananas. How are you supposed to get any drinking done in those kinds of conditions? If an errand hinges on me getting out of the car, it’s most likely not happening.

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When we aren’t lighting things on fire for the Fourth of July, we are eating. Any southerner worth her salt knows that a party isn’t a party without picnic tables loaded down with food. From deviled eggs to every kind of “salad” you can imagine (potato salad, pasta salad, Jell-o salad), and a generous helping of desserts, food definitely makes or breaks any celebration.

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On the off chance that you have room for one more dessert on your party table, I highly recommend these Red White and Blue Cookies. Not only are they so fun to look at, but you can whip them up in no time and the kiddos LOVE them!

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Red White and Blue Cookies Recipe

    24 Servings

Ingredients

For the Cookies:
  • 1 box White Cake Mix, About 16 ounces
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • Red Food Coloring
  • Blue Food Coloring
For the Glaze:
  • 1 tablespoon Warm Water
  • 1/3 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/4 cups Powdered Sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In the bowl of your mixer, combine cake mix, eggs, and oil and beat on medium speed until a dough is formed. Divide dough in half. Color one half of the dough red and the other half blue.
  2. Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out one ball of each dough. Press together, then roll gently in your hands so that they form one ball. Place on baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Repeat with remaining dough.
  3. Bake for about 7-9 minutes or until edges are slightly golden brown and tops are crackled. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.
  4. Prepare glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together water, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread on cooled cookies. Let harden before serving.

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Author: Kristan Roland
Recipe Yields: 24 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Total Time: 24 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cookie
Servings Per Recipe 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 56
Calories 163

% Daily Value*
11%
Total Fat 7g
5%
  Saturated Fat 1g
6%
Sodium 145mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate 24g
0%
  Dietary Fiber 0g
  Sugars 6g
3%
Protein 1g

* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret. Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.
Kristan Roland

About Kristan

Kristan is known for her candy creations and hilarity on Confessions of a Cookbook Queen. We know where her true genius is, though: fanciful fanatical cupcake and cake creations!

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