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    Published: Jun 14, 2020 · Modified: Jun 2, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

    Sand Dollar Cookies

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    A closeup photo of a pile of sand dollar cookies with colorful flowers and a title text graphic overlay

    Sand Dollar Cookies with cinnamon sugar are super easy to make, and the perfect way to celebrate summer. They're just as much fun as a day at the beach!

    A pile of sand collar cookies coming out of a plastic bucket with a shovel.

    Cinnamon Sugar Sand Dollar cookies will soon become your favorite summer cookie! They're super cute, and they never fail to put a smile on everyone's faces!

    Share them with your family. Share them with your friends. Share them with your coworkers. Just share them!

    **Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making sand dollar cookies is available at the end of this post. OR you can hit the "jump to recipe" text (found above) to be taken directly to the printable recipe. 

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    A pile of sand dollar cookies on a tan background with colorful flowers and a yellow plastic shovel.

    The ingredient list:

    **Note - The following lists of ingredients plus kitchen tools and equipment contain affiliate links (highlighted in blue) for your consideration and shopping convenience. #CommissionsEarned

    • butter
    • powdered sugar
    • eggs
    • pure vanilla extract
    • all-purpose flour
    • salt
    • baking powder
    • cinnamon
    • granulated sugar
    • sliced almonds

    Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

    • hand mixer or stand mixer
    • mixing bowls
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • baking sheets
    • parchment paper
    • pastry brush
    • 3" round cookie cutter
    • rolling pin
    • cooling rack
    • plastic wrap
     
    Closeup photo of a few sand dollar cookies on a sand colored napkin.

    Can these easy rolled cookies be frozen?

    YES! They can either be frozen before baking, or after.

    How to freeze the rolled cookies before baking:

    Divide the prepared dough in half and shape each half into a flattened disc of approximately 1" thickness.

    Wrap each disc very well with plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    To bake after freezing, thaw the dough and proceed with the recipe as written.

    How to freeze the sand dollar cookies after baking:

    Either wrap them very well with plastic wrap, stacked, or place the cookies in an air-tight freezer container and freeze for up to 6 months.

     

    The easy instructions:

    • Separate the eggs as instructed in the recipe.
    • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar.
    • Add the eggs as instructed and blend.
    • Add the dry ingredients and blend until a soft dough forms.
    • Divide the dough in half and wrap with plastic wrap.
    • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
    • Roll the dough to ⅛" thickness and cut with round cookie cutter.
    • Brush the cutout cookies with egg whites.
    • Sprinkle the cookies with cinnamon sugar.
    • Add sliced almonds and bake.

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    Closeup vertical photo of sand dollar cookies with cinnamon sugar and title text overlay graphic.

    Want more fun summertime cookie recipes?

     

    *Pink Lemonade Cookies (pictured below)

    Pink Lemonade Cookies are perfect for any summer party, or colorful celebration.

    pink lemonade cookies in a pink tray with pink lemonade in a glass on the side.

    *Coconut Macadamia Nut Cookies (pictured below)

    Coconut Macadamia Nut Cookies are just what you’re craving when you need a little something sweet, and a little something rich and buttery.

    coconut macadamia nut cookies in a straw hat with a pink flowers

    *Patriotic Cream Cheese Cookies (pictured below)

    Patriotic Cream Cheese Cookies are light, tender, and delicious. With only a handful of ingredients, you can adapt these cookies to fit any number of holidays!

    red, white, blue cream cheese cookies on a stacked platter.

    *Sand Dollar Cookies (pictured below) THIS IS THE PLACE!!

    A pile of sand dollar cookies with colorful flowers and title text graphic overlay

     

    Below is the printable recipe card along with the exact ingredient measurements and nutritional information for making today's easy sand dollar cookies with cinnamon sugar.

    Sand Dollar Cookies

    Renee Goerger
    Sand Dollar Cookies with cinnamon sugar are super easy to make, and the perfect way to celebrate summer. They're just as much fun as a day at the beach!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Additional Time 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Servings 48 cookies
    Calories 77 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 sticks 1 cup butter, softened
    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    • 2 eggs whole
    • 2 eggs separated (reserve the egg whites)
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 4 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for rolling
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup sliced almonds

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar.
    • Add in the 2 whole eggs, 2 egg yolks, and vanilla. Blend until well combined.
    • Slowly blend in the salt, flour, and baking powder (remember to scrape down the sides of the bowl) until a soft dough forms.
    • Divide the dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap.
      Chill the dough for at least 20 minutes.
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Roll the chilled dough to approximately ⅛" thickness on a lightly floured surface.
    • Use a 3" round biscuit or cookie cutter to cut circles out of the dough.
    • Place the circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
    • Re-roll the dough scraps and continue rolling and cutting circles.
    • Continue the same process with the other half of the frozen dough.
    • In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
    • Use a pastry brush to brush the cut cookies with the beaten reserved egg whites.
    • Place 5 almond slices on the top of each cookie and liberally sprinkle each cookie with the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
    • Bake the cookies in a preheated oven for 10 minutes.
    • Rotate the cookie sheets and continue baking for an additional 10 more minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Calories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 22mgSugar: 7g
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
     

    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's fun and easy recipe for summer sand dollar cookies as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

    Thank you so much for visiting me today in my Kudos Kitchen. I hope you found something you'll love and that you'll come back and visit me often. There is always room for you around my table!

    Should you have any questions or comments regarding anything you've seen here on my blog, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. It is always my distinct pleasure to respond to you just as soon as I possibly can.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Cindy says

      June 14, 2020 at 10:32 am

      I'm making these for a beach visit next weekend! Can I make them a day or two in advance without them going crumbly? tysm

      Reply
      • Renée says

        June 15, 2020 at 6:18 am

        Hello, Cindy. You won't have any problems.
        Enjoy the cookies...and the beach!
        Take good care,
        Renee

        Reply
    2. Melissa Bailey says

      August 17, 2015 at 10:51 am

      You guys went all out! Loved, loved all the details and the theme. The whole pig roast was my favorite and of course those cookies with a flower like look. Very cool!

      Reply
    3. Nancy Piran says

      August 16, 2015 at 10:43 am

      It is very tough to be a party host and you did a fantastic job at all of the decorations! It looks like it was so much fun! These cookies are perfect for the theme!

      Reply
    4. Kim Bee says

      August 15, 2015 at 8:25 pm

      How fun is this.... I love a great luau. These cookies are amazing. I can't wait to try these.

      Reply
    5. Susan says

      August 14, 2015 at 11:41 pm

      Wow! Renee your backyard is incredible! So, how does one get an invite to your next party? That's assuming you've recovered from this one. So much fun and these cookies are perfect!

      Reply
    6. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

      August 14, 2015 at 8:43 pm

      OH my...that party looks like so much fun!! I love the cookies - so perfect for the theme!

      Reply
    7. Martha @ A Family Feast says

      August 14, 2015 at 6:06 pm

      What a great party - and I'd make these cookies even if I wasn't throwing a luau!

      Reply
    8. Lana says

      August 14, 2015 at 1:15 pm

      What a party! I used to love throwing big parties like that for our friends but since we moved away a few years ago, we just don't have that close circle of folks any more. For me, cleaning up after was always the worst part 🙂 The sand dollar cookies were absolutely perfect for the occasion!

      Reply
    9. The Food Hunter says

      August 13, 2015 at 7:42 pm

      You sure know how to do a party!! I love the tiki bar

      Reply
    10. Savory Experiments says

      August 13, 2015 at 8:54 pm

      What am amazing looking party! Sand dollar cookie remind me of childhood and my grandmother, I haven't made them in ages and don't even know where her recipe is. I'll have to give yours a try!

      Reply
    11. Claire Volkman says

      August 13, 2015 at 7:41 pm

      What a fun party!! And I get like that all the time (needing to refocus). It's just so hard to believe It's mid-august!

      Reply

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