Description
Festive Firecracker Cookies are a colorful, delightful treat perfect for Memorial Day celebrations. These sweet cookies blend the classic flavors of sugar cookies with a zesty hint of cinnamon, bringing a burst of joy to your summer gatherings. Topped with vibrant sprinkles that mimic fireworks, these easy-to-make cookies will have everyone reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup colored sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Gently fold in colored sprinkles.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto lined baking sheets, spacing them out.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a serving platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg