Description
Patriotic Star Flag Sugar Cookies are buttery, soft sugar cookies decorated to resemble the American flag. These cookies are cut into star shapes and iced with royal icing in the signature colors of red, white, and blue. The result is a fun, festive, and visually striking treat that’s perfect for any patriotic holiday or event.
Ingredients
For the Brownie Base:
½ cup (1 stick / 115 g) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
â…“ cup (40 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp baking powder
For the Coconut Layer:
2 cups (150 g) sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (14 oz / 400 g) sweetened condensed milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate-Almond Topping:
1½ cups (265 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp butter or coconut oil
â…“ cup (50 g) chopped almonds (toasted for extra crunch)
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.Make the Brownie Layer:
In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder; stir until just combined.
Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly.Bake:
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Let cool slightly (about 10–15 minutes).Add the Coconut Layer:
In a small bowl, mix shredded coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla until well combined.
Spread evenly over the cooled brownie layer.Make the Chocolate-Almond Topping:
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter (or coconut oil) in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
Spread melted chocolate over the coconut layer, then sprinkle chopped almonds on top.Chill:
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or until set) before cutting into bars.Serve:
Slice into squares with a warm knife for clean edges. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
For a festive presentation, decorate the cookies with red, white, and blue icing or sprinkles. Let the icing set completely before stacking or serving to keep the colors vibrant and neat.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
Keywords: Patriotic sugar cookies, 4th of July cookies, star-shaped sugar cookies, American flag cookies, red white blue cookies