Memorial Day Cookies

As we know, Memorial Day is a day honoring the brave men and women who have fought to protect us. As we go about our busy, everyday lives it’s easy to take this for granted. Remember to take the time out of your day to think about all they have sacrificed for us and if you know any of these brave men or women past or present, thank them for their service.

These red white and blue sugar cookies are sure to get you in the patriotic spirit! With a delicious soft and buttery sugar cookie and classic vanilla buttercream on top these will be gone before you know it (so make sure you double the batch if needed!) These cookies are best achieved using a two tip piping bag to get the nice swirls of buttercream on the cookie. Get yours here! https://baketivity.com/product/2-color-pastry-bags/

As always make sure to share all of your creations with us over social and in our Facebook Community group where we can all connect together. Happy Memorial Day… and happy baking :)

Sugar Cookie Recipe:

• 1 cup softened unsalted butter 
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 Egg
• 2 tsp. vanilla sugar 
• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. Salt

Buttercream Recipe:

• 4 cups powdered sugar
• ½  cup softened unsalted butter
• 2 tsp. Vanilla extract
• 2-3 Tbsp. milk
• 1/2 tsp. each color food dye (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. and line 2 cookies sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
2. In a medium size bowl measure and whisk all of the dry ingredients then set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar using a whisk until there are no lumps and the mixture is light in color and smooth. Add in the eggs and vanilla and continue to mix. Remember to scrape down the sides of the bowl as you go.
4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to your bowl and continue mixing until your dough forms. Transfer your dough onto a silicone mat or parchment paper and roll it out. You will want it to be about 1/4″. Don’t be afraid to use flour on your dough and rolling pin so it doesn’t stick!
5. Chill the rolled dough in the fridge for about 20-25 minutes. 
6. Once your dough has chilled, cut out all of your circles and place them on your cookie sheets about an inch and a half apart to prevent them from spreading and touching in the oven. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom.
7. To make the buttercream, add the butter into a large bowl and whisk until it is light in color and creamy.
8. Add in the powdered sugar and continue to whisk while adding in the vanilla and 2-3 Tbsp.of milk. Whisk until there are no clumps and the buttercream is light and creamy.
9. Add in your food dye, you can use whatever colors you wish!
10. I recommend using a two tip piping bag to give the awesome swirl effect. If you didn’t see in the intro you can get your very own bag right from Baketivity! https://baketivity.com/product/2-color-pastry-bags/
11. You can always just use individual piping bags or butterknife to spread the frosting :) Whatever works best for you! I used an open star tip that comes with my Baketivity two tip set! It helps give these  cookies more dimension and a patriotic feel.
12. Add sprinkles if you’d like too! Enjoy!