4th of July Cookies
Festive cookies packed with Red, White, and Blue M&Ms, perfect for celebrating Independence Day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 grams)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened (1 ½ sticks)
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 ¼ cups Red, White, and Blue M&Ms (10-ounce bag)
- 2 tablespoons Red, White, and Blue Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the Red, White, and Blue M&Ms and sprinkles.
- Scoop mounds of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies can be customized with chocolate chips, nuts, or oats. Freeze cookie dough for easy baking later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: 4th of July, cookies, festive cookies, patriotic dessert, Independence Day