Description
Fireworks Sugar Cookie Cake is the ultimate festive dessert that combines the nostalgic flavors of classic sugar cookies with a playful and colorful twist. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any cheerful gathering, this cake features vibrant icing that dazzles guests and ignites the party spirit. With straightforward preparation steps, even novice bakers can create an eye-catching centerpiece that both kids and adults will adore. The rich buttery cookies and sweet icing provide a delightful balance, making every slice a joyful treat. Get ready to celebrate in style with this delightful cookie cake!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups butter
- 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
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- Red and blue food coloring
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract. Gradually mix in flour, baking powder, and salt. Chill dough for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll chilled dough to about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
- Cut out cookies using round or scalloped cookie cutters, placing them on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
- Whisk milk and sifted confectioners' sugar until smooth; divide the mixture for coloring.
- Decorate cooled cookies with white icing and draw red and blue circles before dragging a toothpick for the fireworks effect.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg