This Memorial Day, blend the past with the present by creating new memories with your family as you remember those who sacrificed for our nation’s service. Three-day weekends are usually filled with neighbor BBQs, pool parties and family visits. Celebrate the red, white and blue with these easy to make flag cookies that the whole family will enjoy. Leave the worries at home as you create a simple, yet festive DIY cookie tray that can be left at a friend’s house, no hand washing needed. Spend Friday night or Saturday morning baking these cookies with your children and the rest of the weekend relaxing in the sun because it is time to make some memories this Memorial Day!
Celebrate the Red, White & Blue!
Flag Cookies
1 box of French vanilla cake mix
1tsp baking powder
2 eggs
1/2 c vegetable oil
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ c red sprinkles
½ c blue sprinkles
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, mix together cake mix and baking powder. In a small bowl, mix together the eggs, oil and vanilla. Add the egg mixture and stir to combine. Stir in the sprinkles.
- Drop spoonfuls onto  parchment-covered cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool and enjoy!
Recipe by Cookin’ Cowgirl.
Cute & Easy Clean-up!
DIY Paper Cookie Tray
Paper plates, any color or size
Hole punch
Ribbon, craft ribbon or curling ribbon
- Punch holes about every inch all the way around. Then pick a spot to start and thread the ribbon up and down through each hole.
- Tie off in a bow and fill with flag cookie treats.
Craft by Simply Southern.
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