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4th of July cookies make your celebration a whole lot better. They’re sweet, satisfying, and surely festive. They are typically decorated in red, white, and blue to celebrate Independence Day in the United States. Did you know that you can make several types of cookies for your 4th of July celebration?

4th of July cookies make your celebration a whole lot better. They’re sweet, satisfying, and surely festive. These cookies are easy to make. Make these easy red, white and blue cookies for all your gatherings. #eatingonadime #4thofjulycookies #July4thcookies
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For the 4th of July, you may want to decorate cookies with red, white, and blue colors. Some popular cookies for the 4th of July include sugar cookies, shortbread cookies, and chocolate chip cookies.

You can use food colorings or natural ingredients. Such as beet juice, blueberry powder, and white chocolate to create that red, blue, and white icing when decorating your cookies. Not only that, but you can also add colorful sprinkles or edible glitter to make the cookies more festive.

Now that we have some background about some 4th of July cookies, it’s time for make some easy cookie recipes.

1. 4th of July Chocolate Covered Oreos

There’s a reason why this 4th of July chocolate-covered Oreo is first on our list. It’s because it’s easy to make, festive, and delicious. Oreos are great on their own, but covering them with chocolate and sprinkles makes them a thousand times better.

4th of July Chocolate Covered Oreos
These 4th of July Chocolate-Covered Oreos are delicious and so easy to make.
4th of July Chocolate Covered Oreos

2. 4th of July Sugar Cookies

You can never go wrong with one of the classics. This easy 4th of July sugar cookie recipe will impress your family and friends because it is delicious, pretty, and festive!

4th of July Sugar Cookies
This 4th of July Sugar Cookies will be the perfect treat Fourth of July or Memorial Day. The royal icing looks stunning and it's easy.
4th of July Sugar Cookies

3. Red, White, and Blue Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies

Don’t let the long name fool you because this cookie recipe is easy to make. Impress your guests by making these red, white, and blue cake mix crinkle cookies that will leave them asking for more.

Smash the dough balls to create a crinkle look on the cookies.

Red, White, and Blue Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies
You only need a few ingredients to make these Red, white and blue cookies.
Red, White, and Blue Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies

4. Fireworks Cookies and Cream Cookies

This recipe is called fireworks cookies and cream cookies. The sweetness and chocolatey goodness of the cookies explode perfectly in your mouth. You can never go wrong with this 4th of July cookie recipe, and it’s tasty, chewy, and just plain perfect.

Fireworks Cookies and Cream Cookies
Sprinkles and red, white, and blue M&M's will make these soft and puffy 4th of July cookies disappear in a hurry.
Fireworks Cookies and Cream Cookies

5. 4th of July Cake Mix Cookies

This 4th of July cake mix cookie only needs five ingredients and is super easy to prepare. Talk about simple and easy.

4th of July Cake Mix Cookies
You only need 5 ingredients to make these delicious 4th of July Cake Mix Cookies.
4th of July Cake Mix Cookies

It’s a cookie and a cake in one. It is the perfect sweet treat to impress your friends and family this coming 4th of July.

This American flag cookie cake is what you’re looking for. You can never go wrong with this recipe.

American Flag Cookie Cake
This American Flag Cookie Cake Recipe is super simple to make.
American Flag Cookie Cake

7. S’mores Cookies

Both kids and adults will surely enjoy these s’mores cookies. It’s great for your backyard 4th of July get-together and makes the perfect giveaway for your guests.

Mix the wet and dry ingredients together to make a delicious cookie.

S’mores Cookies
Each bite is ooey gooey and so amazing with lots of chocolate, graham crackers, marshmallows, and more!
S’mores Cookies

If you want to take your s’mores game to a whole new level, try these s’mores cookie cups. It’s pretty easy to make because it only requires five ingredients. This bite-sized treat is packed with all the flavors you’re looking for in s’mores.

S’mores Cookie Cups
Make these mini s’mores bites with only 5 ingredients for a delicious recipe everyone will enjoy.
S’mores Cookie Cups

9. Patriotic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Give your regular chocolate chip cookies a patriotic makeover by following this amazing recipe. These chocolate chip cookies are a great addition to your 4th of July dinner spread.

Patriotic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Patriotic Chocolate Chip Cookies are red, white, and blue, easy to make, and totally festive!
Patriotic Chocolate Chip Cookies

10. Star Spangled Cookies

These red, white, and blue marbled cookies are perfect for bringing to your neighborhood the 4th of July celebration. It’s sweet, delicious, and festive with all those star-shaped sprinkles on top.

Star Spangled Cookies
Despite the fact that they look intricate and complicated, the marbling process is actually insanely simple and hard to mess up.
Star Spangled Cookies

11. Pinwheel Icebox Cookies

These soft and chewy cookies with an interesting swirl design will surely be a crowd favorite. Not only is it pleasing to the eyes, but it’s also delectable and sweet! It’s also easy to make and pretty much requires basic pantry ingredients.

Pinwheel Icebox Cookies
These buttery rounds are made with basic pantry ingredients (think butter, sugar, eggs, and flour).
Pinwheel Icebox Cookies

12. No Bake 4th of July Cookies

Nothing sounds (and tastes) better than no-bake cookies. Just the name alone implies that this recipe will be easy and tasty! Not only that, these cookies are bite-sized, which means that it’s also easy to pop in your mouth. These no-bake 4th of July cookies will be an instant hit.

No-Bake 4th of July Cookies
These red, white, and blue No-Bake 4th of July thumbprint cookies are as easy as mix, chill, and eat! No baking is necessary for this tasty dessert.
No-Bake 4th of July Cookies

13. Patriotic Jello Cookies

Jello cookies are delicious and easy to make. If you want a simple but tasty treat for your 4th of July celebration, we suggest you try making these cookies. They are soft, chewy, and incredibly delectable.

Patriotic Jello Cookies
Not only are they suuuuuper easy to make, but they are soft and chewy and totally delicious!
Patriotic Jello Cookies

14. Red Velvet 4th of July Cookies

These red velvet cookies are made with colorful patriotic M&M’s and a boxed cake mix. Delicious has never been this easy. The colors of these red velvet cookies are fun and festive. This is an excellent addition to your 4th of July spread.

Red Velvet 4th of July Cookies
Made with boxed cake mix and colorful patriotic M&Ms, every bite is festive, fun, and delicious!
Red Velvet 4th of July Cookies

15. Patriotic Meringue Cookies

These patriotic meringue cookies are sweet, whimsical, and festive. They are melt-in-your-mouth treats that will keep your family asking for more.

Patriotic Meringue Cookies
These tasty treats begin with a 3-ingredient Swiss meringue that’s quick to assemble!
Patriotic Meringue Cookies

16. 4th of July Star Cookies

These cookies are sweet and fruity at the same time! It’s sugar cookies topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries. That’s why if you want a sweet and healthy dessert, then you should try these 4th of July star cookies.

4th of July Star Cookies
The icing is simple and sweet, and the fruit makes them super festive. How cute would these look on your 4th of July table?
4th of July Star Cookies

17. 4th of July Cake Mix Cookies

These cookies are simple and easy to make. Because all you need to make the soft and moist cookies are cake mix from a box. After baking them, you only need to design these delicious treats.

4th of July Cake Mix Cookies
This quick and simple recipe is a fun way to showcase your patriotic pride and makes flavorful, moist cookies from cake batter.
4th of July Cake Mix Cookies

18. Patriotic Cake Mix Cookies

These patriotic cake mix cookies are also made from white cake mix, egg and vanilla! Nothing says easy and delectable than these patriotic cake mix cookies.

Patriotic Cake Mix Cookies
Patriotic Cake Mix Cookies are a swirl of red, white, and blue that’s perfect for the 4th of July. They’re easy to make and always taste yummy.
Patriotic Cake Mix Cookies

19. 4th of July Cookies

These butter and sugar rich cookies are soft and chewy. Not only that, but it’s also designed with red, white, and blue M&M’s and sprinkles. This makes a fun 4th of July treat that everyone will surely enjoy.

4th of July Cookies
These rich and buttery cookies are soft and chewy and so dang good.
4th of July Cookies

20. 4th of July Oreos

Also called Oreo pops, these 4th of July Oreo treats will be a surefire hit to everyone. Not only that, but it’s also easy to prepare because all you have to do is dip some Oreos in red and blue colored chocolate and then design it with some festive sprinkles.

4th of July Oreos
This is a super easy and quick treat that looks amazing at parties and celebrations. We used Oreos, candy coating, and fun patriotic sprinkles!
4th of July Oreos

21. Red, White, and Blue Macarons

If you have some extra time and want to exert a little effort, then we suggest you try these red, white, and blue macarons.

Red, White, and Blue Macarons
I'll show you how to make these festive Red White and Blue Macarons filled with cream cheese frosting and raspberry jam, which are perfect to celebrate 4th of July.
Red, White, and Blue Macarons

22. 4th of July Dipped Oreo Flags

These half-dipped Oreo treats are easy and fun to make. The trick is not to dip the Oreos in your melted white chocolate. The part that you have to design is the dipped part which makes this fun and easy to make.

We love to use red and blue candies to top these Oreos.

4th of July Dipped Oreo Flags
These half-dipped Oreo treats are easy and fun to make.
4th of July Dipped Oreo Flags

If you love sugar cookies, I know you’re going to love these delicious 4th of July Sugar Cookie Bars. They are easier to make than traditional sugar cookies and so festive for the 4th of July.

Celebrate with these soft, chewy red, white, and blue 4th of July Sugar Cookie Bars for a colorful patriotic dessert. We added a sweet, creamy frosting to these bars and topped them with the prettiest July 4th sprinkles.
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Now that you have plenty of ideas on how to make some 4th of July recipe cookies, you will never be empty-handed again when you go to any 4th of July parties. Trust us. Your friends and families will surely request you to make cookies even if it’s not the 4th of July.

4th of July cookies make your celebration a whole lot better. They’re sweet, satisfying, and surely festive. These cookies are easy to make. Make these easy red, white and blue cookies for all your gatherings. #eatingonadime #4thofjulycookies #July4thcookies

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