4th of July Cookies
Celebrate Independence Day with these festive red, white, and blue cookies that are a delightful treat for any summer gathering.
- 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
- 1¼ 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).
- Mix the dry ingredients: Flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the Red, White, and Blue M&M’s and sprinkles.
- Form the cookies by dropping dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
For variations, try adding chocolate chips, peanut butter, or citrus zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: 4th of July, cookies, Independence Day, festive dessert, summer baking