Easy Patriotic Pinwheel Cookie Bark Recipe Perfect for 4th of July Treats
A quick and festive cookie bark featuring red, white, and blue pinwheel swirls, perfect for Fourth of July celebrations and easy to make with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sugar cookie dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Red food coloring (gel or liquid, a few drops)
- Blue food coloring (gel or liquid, a few drops)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles or sanding sugar
- Optional: ½ cup mini chocolate chips or white chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Divide the sugar cookie dough into two equal portions in separate bowls. Add red food coloring to one and blue to the other. Mix thoroughly until colors are even. Chill for 10 minutes if dough is sticky.
- Lightly dust your work surface with powdered sugar. Roll each colored dough portion into an 8×10 inch rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Place the blue dough rectangle on top of the red dough. Press gently to adhere. Starting from the shorter edge, roll the layered dough into a tight log using plastic wrap to help keep it tight. Chill the dough log in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
- Remove the dough log from the fridge and slice into ¼-inch thick rounds. Spread the rounds evenly on the prepared baking sheet, flattening slightly to create a bark shape.
- Decorate the top with red, white, and blue sprinkles or sanding sugar, pressing lightly to stick.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set but still soft.
- Allow the cookie bark to cool completely in the pan (about 30 minutes). Break or cut into irregular pieces for serving.
Notes
Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without softening the dough. Chill the rolled dough log before slicing to prevent cracking and ensure neat pinwheels. Press sprinkles lightly to avoid sinking. Dough can be chilled longer if too soft. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 oz (56 g) pe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Protein: 2
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