Festive 4th of July Cookies
Delicious and colorful cookies perfect for celebrating Independence Day with family and friends.
- 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 (one and a half 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&M’s (10 ounce bag)
- 2 tablespoons Red, White, and Blue Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the dry ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk together.
- Cream the butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients in batches to the wet mixture.
- Fold in the M&M’s and sprinkles gently with a spatula.
- Scoop rounded balls onto a baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve and enjoy with family and friends.
Notes
These cookies can be customized with different candies or nuts. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: 4th of July, cookies, patriotic dessert, summer baking