4th of July Cookies
Cheerful 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 oz 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 the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the Red, White, and Blue M&M’s and the sprinkles.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with variations like adding chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: 4th of July, cookies, dessert, patriotic, baking