Sugar Cookie Cake Perfect for 4th of July
Looking for the perfect 4th of July dessert? This Red White & Blue Sugar Cookie Cake is the perfect way to celebrate America! Made with Red White & Blue M&M candies and sprinkles, this sugar cookie cake recipe is a fantastic way to do 4th of July cookies!
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Every year for the July 4th holiday, I begin preparations for hosting our annual neighborhood picnic. We get together with family and friends, enjoy great picnic food, play games and enjoy the wonderful summer weather.
This Red, White and Blue Sugar Cookie cake is the perfect dessert for our July 4th cookout! It’s easier to make than batch after batch of 4th of July cookies, as it’s made in one pan.
The process of making this 4th of July dessert is very simple and doesn’t take much time at all.
Here’s the simple steps to making this fun sugar cookie cake
Step 1: Mix the Sugar Cookie Dough and bake into a 10″ Tart Pan
First, you’ll start by making the sugar cookie dough. This dough is super simple, and comes together easily. Don’t forget to add your M&M’s® Red, White, & Blue Milk Chocolate candies. (I also use this dough recipe in my Funfetti Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars, and my Stars and Stripes Sugar Cookie Bars.)
Press the dough into a 10″ tart pan that has been sprayed with non-stick baking spray. Bake for 26-29 minutes.
Pro-Tip: Don’t over-bake the cookie cake. I discovered the sweet spot for my oven to be 26 minutes to achieve a light golden brown.
Why is my cookie cake dry? Likely because it was baked for too long. For a 10″ cookie cake, bake for no more than 26-29 minutes until just golden brown.
Step 2: Frost and decorate the Sugar Cookie Cake
Once the big cookie comes out of the oven, be sure to let it cool completely to room temperature.
I decorated my cookie with buttercream frosting around the edges and in the center. To add even more patriotic flare, I added more M&M’s® Red, White, & Blue Milk Chocolate candies.
This adds fantastic color, and the chocolate is a great complimentary flavor to the cookie. I also added a few more stars and stripes sprinkles for a fun decoration.
If you’re a frosting lover, be sure to check out my recipe for How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting. I use it on everything!
Step 3: Slice and Serve the Sugar Cookie Cake
When you slice this cookie cake, you’ll discover the delicious M&M’s® hidden inside. The red, white and blue colors come together wonderfully to create a fantastic dessert for your Memorial Day or July 4th celebration!
Sugar Cookie Cake FAQ’s:
How much does a sugar cookie cake feed?
This sugar cookie cake recipe feeds 12 people.
Should you refrigerate a cookie cake?
No, it is not necessary to refrigerate a cookie cake. It can be left out a room temperature.
How long does a cookie cake stay fresh?
This cookie cake will stay fresh for 3-4 days. Refrigerate if you would like it to last longer. You can also freeze the individual slices.
If you loved this sugar cookie cake, be sure to check out these other similar recipes:
- M&M Oatmeal Cookie Bars
- Stars and Stripes Sugar Cookie Bars
- Funfetti Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
- Double Chocolate M&M Bars
- Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies
- Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookie Bars
- Funfetti Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
- Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
- Birthday Cake Milkshake
Here’s the recipe for my easy, delicious Red White and Blue Sugar Cookie Cake:
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Red White and Blue Sugar Cookie Cake
Equipment
- Round Tart Pan This 10 inch round tart pan is perfect for sugar cookie cakes and tarts.
- Stand Mixer This KitchenAid Stand Mixer is a must-have tool for any home baker!
- Rubber Scraper These Cuisinart rubber scraper spatulas are fantastic for fillings, batters, and so much more!
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 3/4 cup butter room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup sprinkles red, white and blue
- 3/4 cup M&M's® Candies White, & Blue Milk Chocolate candies
For Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 Tablespoons milk
Toppings:
- Red, White and Blue Sprinkles
- M&M's® Red, White and Blue Milk Chocolate candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 10" tart pan with non-stick baking spray, and set aside.
- With a hand or stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until creamy and fluffy. Add the egg and yolk, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flower, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stopping the mixer to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Dough will be thick and slightly stiff. Fold in the sprinkles and M&M’s® Red, White, & Blue Milk Chocolate candies to the dough. Mix until just combined.
- Evenly press the dough into the prepared tart pan. Bake at 350 for 26-30 minutes until light golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely before frosting and decorating.
For Frosting:
- With a hand or stand mixer, cream together the butter and vanilla. Gradually add in the powered sugar, one cup at a time, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Gradually add in milk 1 Tbsp at a time. Frosting should be a thick consistency. Pipe on the frosting (I used a Wilton 1M tip). Decorate the frosting and cookie with additional sprinkles and M&M's® Red, White, & Blue Milk Chocolate candies.
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Perfect treat for the upcoming summer holidays! Thanks for sharing with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday! Pinned to share 🙂
Great & fun recipe!!!
What a great experience for you and your son! Truly amazing. (client)
This looks absolutely delicious! I’m pinning so that I can make it…it’s perfect for the summer holidays! Thanks for sharing it with us at Share The Wealth Sunday xoxo
YUM! I’ve been looking for a great sugar cookie cake/pie recipe to try out this summer, and I think I definitely found it! I love how simple it is to make, and how good customizable it is for any occasion. Definitely pinning to share this! Thank you for joining us this week on #shinebloghop. So happy to have you, Erin 🙂
Um, yum! Thank you for sharing on the #Shine blog hop! I will be making this. 🙂
These look so good and so easy! Thanks for sharing – I’ll be running to WM to grab some patriotic M&M’s to make this Memorial Day dessert! 🙂
Looks like a yummy cookie pie! Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & shared. See you again soon.
Your American Sugar Cookie Pie looks so festive. What a great treat this would be at any summer party. I’d love to have you share this and any other recipes/crafts at our Celebrate the USA Party.
Thanks for sharing this post at the Pin Me Linky Party at Diana Rambles. It is being featured today at part of a 4th of July food & craft collection. It’s also been pinned and tweeted. Have a great weekend! ~Diana
Is it critical that we dont add vanilla into the recipe ?
Beautiful! And what a yummy looking cookie! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner link up!
I love all things red, white and blue! Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend? Hope to see you again next week!
Wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda
This looks so good! We are hosting a patriotic themed link up over on Cooking With Carlee. I’d love it if you came and linked up your favorite patriotic posts!
My boys would love to make this.
This Patriotic Cookie Pie looks so good. Thank you for sharing the information on the Honor Flights. I see reports on our local news when they take some of our Veterans on those honor flights. I think that it is absolutely marvelous. Thank you for sharing this recipe on Happiness is Homemade link party. Shared and pinned.
Oh yum! Pinned!
This turned out so cute. Perfect for all of our patriotic summer celebrations!
Your grandpa was a handsome man!! And that sugar cookie pie looks so delicious!
Thanks for sharing at #bloggerspotlight
I’m all about this. It’s so cute and great for a 4th of July party. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
I love the recipe and the sweet story to go with it. Thanks for inspiring us at the Weekend Blog Hop at My Flagstaff Home. –Jennifer
Looks amazing! Where did you find these adorable sprinkles!?! I can’t find them anywhere!
I believe I purchased them at Michael’s craft store. Hope you got to enjoy! -Erin
I cant wait to try this