Description
Fireworks Sugar Cookie Cake is a vibrant and festive dessert that brings joy to any celebration. Combining the classic taste of buttery sugar cookies with colorful icing, this cake is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply brightening up your day. With an easy preparation process and a fun decorating activity that kids will love, this delightful treat is sure to impress guests of all ages. Whether served as individual cookies or as a stunning cake centerpiece, the Fireworks Sugar Cookie Cake will make any occasion memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups butter (softened)
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar (sifted)
- Red and blue food coloring
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until combined. Chill dough for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll chilled dough to 1/4 inch thick, cut into shapes, and place on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 6–8 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
- For icing, whisk milk and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Divide into three portions; color one red and one blue. Decorate cooled cookies as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg