30 Best 4th of July Cookies

Celebrate the 4th of July the Drummond way with these charming cowboy boot and star-shaped sugar cookies! Once they’ve cooled, break out the royal icing and let your creativity shine—decorate them in festive colors and patterns that match your patriotic party theme.

Get Ree’s Cut-Out Sugar Cookies recipe.

Let these rich, fluffy cookies be the “white” component of your 4th of July spread. Cream cheese lends these cookies their melt-in-your-mouth texture and tangy flavor.

Get Ree’s Cream Cheese Cookies recipe.

No summer celebration is complete without a pop of lemon on the menu! True to their name, these sunny cookies practically melt in your mouth. Finish them with a delicate lemon glaze for a tangy-sweet finishing touch.

Get Ree’s Lemon Meltaways recipe.

SHOP COOLING RACKS

These cookie sandwiches star two peanut butter cookies with raspberry swirled ice cream and raspberry jam in the middle. They’re a frosty, nostalgic treat that’ll cool you off on July 4th!

Get the PB and J Ice Cream Sandwich recipe.

These homemade cookies only require five ingredients, and one of them is sprinkles! For a patriotic touch, use red, white, and blue sprinkles.

Get the Cake Mix Cookies recipe.

Can decide which sweet treat to bring to the patriotic party? Make these brookies! Half brownie and half cookie, they’re the best of both worlds.

Get the Brookies recipe.

These rich, buttery cookies are a favorite at The Merc, and you can make them at home too. For a 4th of July treat everyone will remember, try tucking one into a bowl of vanilla ice cream, drizzled with even more caramel!

Get Ree’s Salted Caramel Cookies recipe.

Ree Drummond’s favorite sugar cookies are buttery, crumbly, and melt-in-your-mouth good. They’re a year-round hit, especially on hot summer days when you want just a little sweet bite.

Get Ree’s Sugar Cookies recipe.

SHOP BAKING SHEETS

Nothing screams “All-American” like a cowboy, and these loaded cookies are no exception! This riff on the classic chocolate chip cookie is packed with oats, pecans, coconut, and cinnamon for a flavor-filled bite.

Get the Cowboy Cookies recipe.

The only thing better than a 4th of July cookie is two cookies with ice cream in the middle! These cookie sandwiches are coated in red, white, and blue sprinkles, making for a festive end to your patriotic feast.

Get Ree’s July 4th Ice Cream Sandwiches recipe.

For a peachy-keen cookie that tastes as good as it looks, try these Italian cookies inspired by the juicy summer fruit! They’re made by filling hollowed-out vanilla cookies with peach buttercream, which are then dipped in a swirl of pastel colors and topped with a sprig of mint!

Get the Italian Peach Cookie recipe.

These melt-in-your-mouth lemon cookies are like a burst of sunshine on a rainy day (but they’re great on a sunny day like the 4th of July, too), They’re infused with lots of lemon zest and juice for a bright bite!

Get the Lemon Shortbread Cookie recipe.

Impart your guests with this nostalgic and tasty lunchbox treat! These cookies are chock full of oats and spices and dipped in a thick white icing that’s oh-so-delicious.

Get the Iced Oatmeal Cookie recipe.

SHOP BAKING TOOLS

If there’s one thing that could top a big fireworks show, it’s this giant cookie cake! You can even swap out the rainbow sprinkles for red, white, and blue sprinkles instead.

Get the Cookie Cake recipe.

Get creative with these star-spangled sugar cookies! Use white royal icing for decorating over the red glaze and add blue sprinkles for a patriotic design.

Get Ree’s Sugar Cookie Stars recipe.

When the weather outside is hot, the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven! Luckily, these no-bake treats will satisfy your cravings! They’re rich, chocolate-y and easy!

Get the No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies recipe.

This method for making homemade ice cream cookie sandwiches is a breeze! You can decorate the sides with anything you like—patriotic sprinkles, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and more!

Get the Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches recipe.