4th of July Cookies
Celebrate Independence Day with these vibrant and delicious cookies, perfect for summer gatherings.
- 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
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 ¼ cups Red, White, and Blue M&M’s (10-ounce bag)
- 2 tablespoons Red, White, and Blue Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients gradually, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the Red, White, and Blue M&M’s and sprinkles gently.
- Scoop dough onto greased or lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: 4th of July, cookies, festive dessert, summer baking, Independence Day