When you think of sugar cookies, you might picture snowflakes and Christmas trees.
But what about sunshine, flip-flops, and watermelon slices?
That’s right—sugar cookies are the PERFECT blank canvas for all things summer. They are SO much fun to decorate for pool parties, backyard BBQs, or just a sweet afternoon treat.
I’ve rounded up 15 of the CUTEST and most delicious summer sugar cookie ideas to get you started.
There’s something here for every skill level, from super simple to a little more fancy.
So grab your sprinkles, because it’s time to bring some sunshine into your kitchen.
1. Orange Spiced Sugar Cookies
Orange Spiced Sugar Cookies are famously the first dessert to disappear.
These delightful Sugar Cookies offer a super soft texture bursting with bright orange flavor.
2. Sugar Cookie Sandwiches with Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting
Enjoy delightful Sugar Cookie Sandwiches with Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting. Simple sugar cookies become irresistible sugar cookie sandwiches, filled with a delicious, creamy raspberry frosting.
3. Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies
These Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies are wonderfully soft and perfectly chewy.
Each bite offers a delightful, bright lemon flavor from fresh zest and juice.
They are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
4. Toasted Coconut Sugar Cookies
Toasted Coconut Sugar Cookies are a delicious twist on the classic treat.
These delightful cookies feature a rich flavor from coconut palm sugar, topped with crispy toasted coconut shreds.
They are the perfect toasted coconut cookies for a unique and inviting dessert.
5. Crumbl Sugar Cookies Recipe – Copycat Crumbl Cookie Recipe
This Crumbl Sugar Cookies Recipe delivers the iconic chilled sugar cookie experience right to your kitchen. Enjoy that beloved soft, buttery texture and sweet almond frosting in this delicious copycat version.
6. Lemon Blueberry Cookies
These Lemon Blueberry Cookies are incredibly delicious, packed with bright lemon zest and juicy blueberries.
They melt in your mouth and are so easy to whip up, making them the perfect cookie for any occasion.
7. Lofthouse Cookies (Copycat Recipe)
These Lofthouse Cookies (Copycat Recipe) are the soft, fluffy sugar cookies that truly melt in your mouth.
Each sweet treat is generously topped with a smooth, creamy buttercream frosting and finished with colorful sprinkles for that signature look.
This Lofthouse cookie recipe delivers a delightful sweet experience.
8. Crumbl Chilled Sugar Cookie Recipe made with a Cake Mix
This Crumbl Chilled Sugar Cookie Recipe made with a Cake Mix transforms a simple white cake mix into the delicious cookies you crave.
With just a few simple ingredients and under an hour, you can enjoy these awesome crumbl sugar cookies at home.
9. Vegan Funfetti Cookies
Enjoy a burst of fun with these delightful Vegan Funfetti Cookies.
These simple sugar cookies with sprinkles come together in under 20 minutes using basic pantry staples.
10. Cherry Pie Cookies
Cherry Pie Cookies deliver the classic taste of summer pie in a perfect, handheld bite.
These delicious bite-size treats are an easy way to enjoy the goodness of cherry pie anytime.
11. Raspberry Lemon Cookies
Raspberry Lemon Cookies are a delightful dessert, combining the chewy texture of classic lemon sugar cookies. Each cookie features a bright burst of lemon balanced with a swirl of tart raspberry fruit, making them perfect for your next baking adventure.
12. Strawberry Sugar Cookies
Enjoy these delightful Strawberry Sugar Cookies.
They hold their shape beautifully and are filled with the sweet flavor of freeze-dried strawberries.
These are the perfect strawberry sugar cookies for any occasion.
13. Meyer Lemon Cookies
Meyer Lemon Cookies offer a delightful burst of sweet and tangy citrus flavor in every bite.
These cheerful cookies are perfectly soft, making them an ideal treat for any occasion.
14. American Flag Sugar Cookie Cake Recipe
The American Flag Sugar Cookie Cake is perfect for celebrating any patriotic occasion.
This delightful sugar cookie cake comes together easily, making a stunning Red, White, and Blue dessert.
15. Strawberry Pudding Cookies
Strawberry Pudding Cookies are incredibly soft and chewy, delivering a delightful strawberry cheesecake flavor. Made using a simple pudding shortcut, these cookies are remarkably moist and sweet. You’ll love how quickly these amazing Strawberry Pudding Cookies come together.
