4th of July Cookies
Celebrate Independence Day with these vibrant and festive 4th of July cookies made with colorful M&M’s and sprinkles!
- 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 (1.5 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).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Beat together the softened unsalted butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the Red, White, and Blue M&M’s and sprinkles.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: 4th of July, cookies, festive dessert, M&M's, baking