Description
Fireworks Sugar Cookie Cake is a vibrant and festive dessert that brings joy to any celebration. Combining the beloved taste of sugar cookies with colorful icing, this cake is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or family gatherings. Its eye-catching decorations resemble fireworks, making it a hit among kids and adults alike. With straightforward ingredients and simple steps, this delightful treat will quickly become a staple in your dessert collection.
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 (for icing)
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar (sifted)
- Red and blue food coloring
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover the dough and chill for at least an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
- For the icing, whisk together milk and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Divide and color portions red and blue.
- Decorate cooled cookies with white icing and create fireworks designs with colored icing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg