30 Best 4th of July Cookies Perfect for Your Patriotic Party
Stars, stripes, and sugary delights!
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While the grill sizzles and summer cocktails flow, don't forget to save room for something sweet this 4th of July. If you're aiming to cap off your celebration with a patriotic sugar rush, you're in the right spot! Ahead, you'll find the best 4th of July cookies to add a delicious finishing touch to your backyard BBQ. Plus, they're perfect for packing up as cute party favors—because who wouldn't want to take a little red, white, and sweet home?
With homemade cookies on the party menu, no one will have to be in charge of carefully slicing fruit pies or doling out scoops of ice cream: Everyone can simply grab and cookie and settle in for the fireworks. Lean in to the red, white, and blue desserts with star-shaped sugar cookies or cake mix cookies topped with patriotic sprinkles. Or, make a frozen dessert like ice cream cookie sandwiches that'll cool everyone down. These sandwiches can be made days or even weeks ahead and stored in the freezer for easy snacking! If you're hosting a crowd this year, consider making a giant cookie cake for the occasion. Here you'll find a mix of all-American classics (hello cowboy cookies!) along with summer desserts that'll be the stars (and stripes) of the Fourth of July celebration. Looking for more sweet ideas? Try our 4th of July cakes! It is America's birthday, after all.
Strawberry Shortcake Sandwich Cookies
These pink and white cookies are a sweet slice of summer, perfect for your 4th of July dessert spread! Soft, fluffy vanilla cookies are filled with a luscious strawberry cream that channels the nostalgic flavor of classic shortcake, all wrapped up in a fun, festive handheld treat.
Brown Butter Sugar Cookies
After a hearty 4th of July feast, a simple sugar cookie is just what you need! Ree's version adds a delicious twist with nutty brown butter, making each bite extra soft, rich, and downright delicious.
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Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
Celebrate the 4th of July the Drummond way with these charming cowboy boot and star-shaped sugar cookies! Once they've cooled, break out the royal icing and let your creativity shine—decorate them in festive colors and patterns that match your patriotic party theme.
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Cream Cheese Cookies
Let these rich, fluffy cookies be the "white" component of your 4th of July spread. Cream cheese lends these cookies their melt-in-your-mouth texture and tangy flavor.
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Lemon Meltaways
No summer celebration is complete without a pop of lemon on the menu! True to their name, these sunny cookies practically melt in your mouth. Finish them with a delicate lemon glaze for a tangy-sweet finishing touch.
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PB and J Ice Cream Sandwich
These cookie sandwiches star two peanut butter cookies with raspberry swirled ice cream and raspberry jam in the middle. They're a frosty, nostalgic treat that'll cool you off on July 4th!
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Cake Mix Cookies
These homemade cookies only require five ingredients, and one of them is sprinkles! For a patriotic touch, use red, white, and blue sprinkles.
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Brookies
Can decide which sweet treat to bring to the patriotic party? Make these brookies! Half brownie and half cookie, they're the best of both worlds.
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Salted Caramel Cookies
These rich, buttery cookies are a favorite at The Merc, and you can make them at home too. For a 4th of July treat everyone will remember, try tucking one into a bowl of vanilla ice cream, drizzled with even more caramel!
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Sugar Cookies
Ree Drummond's favorite sugar cookies are buttery, crumbly, and melt-in-your-mouth good. They're a year-round hit, especially on hot summer days when you want just a little sweet bite.
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Cowboy Cookies
Nothing screams "All-American" like a cowboy, and these loaded cookies are no exception! This riff on the classic chocolate chip cookie is packed with oats, pecans, coconut, and cinnamon for a flavor-filled bite.
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July 4th Ice Cream Sandwiches
The only thing better than a 4th of July cookie is two cookies with ice cream in the middle! These cookie sandwiches are coated in red, white, and blue sprinkles, making for a festive end to your patriotic feast.
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Italian Peach Cookies
For a peachy-keen cookie that tastes as good as it looks, try these Italian cookies inspired by the juicy summer fruit! They're made by filling hollowed-out vanilla cookies with peach buttercream, which are then dipped in a swirl of pastel colors and topped with a sprig of mint!
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Lemon Shortbread Cookies
These melt-in-your-mouth lemon cookies are like a burst of sunshine on a rainy day (but they're great on a sunny day like the 4th of July, too), They're infused with lots of lemon zest and juice for a bright bite!
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Iced Oatmeal Cookies
Impart your guests with this nostalgic and tasty lunchbox treat! These cookies are chock full of oats and spices and dipped in a thick white icing that's oh-so-delicious.
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Cookie Cake
If there's one thing that could top a big fireworks show, it's this giant cookie cake! You can even swap out the rainbow sprinkles for red, white, and blue sprinkles instead.
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Sugar Cookie Stars
Get creative with these star-spangled sugar cookies! Use white royal icing for decorating over the red glaze and add blue sprinkles for a patriotic design.
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No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
When the weather outside is hot, the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven! Luckily, these no-bake treats will satisfy your cravings! They're rich, chocolate-y and easy!
Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
This method for making homemade ice cream cookie sandwiches is a breeze! You can decorate the sides with anything you like—patriotic sprinkles, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and more!
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Lemon Crinkle Cookies
A sunny July day calls for a bright dessert to match! These citrusy cookies would be delicious with a glass of lemonade.
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