Patriotic M&M Cookies – Easy & Festive Red, White & Blue Treat
Patriotic M&M Cookies are a fun and festive way to add a pop of red, white, and blue to your dessert table!
If you’re planning a holiday spread, be sure to check out these red white and blue recipes for more patriotic treats.
These soft, chewy cookies are loaded with colorful M&Ms and sprinkles, making them perfect for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, or any summer gathering.
These cookies are easy to make and impossible to resist with their vibrant colors and the texture of a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Making these festive M&M Cookies is simple!
Start by mixing flour, baking soda, and cornstarch in a bowl.
In another bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy, then beat in the eggs and vanilla.
Gradually add the dry ingredients until a cookie dough forms.
Fold in red, white, and blue M&Ms along with sprinkles, then chill the dough.
Scoop onto a baking sheet, press extra M&Ms on top, and bake until golden. Let them cool before enjoying.
Check out my tips on how to store cookies to keep these fresh!
Yes, you can prepare the cookie dough in advance. Simply roll the dough into balls and freeze them. When ready to bake, just place the frozen dough balls on a baking sheet and bake as usual, adding an extra minute or two to the baking time.
To reheat, place the cookies on a baking sheet and warm them in the oven at 350°F for 3-5 minutes. This will help restore the chewy texture without overcooking.
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Patriotic M&M Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 C + 2 TBSP all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 3/4 C unsalted butter room temp
- 1 C light brown sugar
- 1/2 C sugar
- 1 large egg room temp
- 1 large egg yolk room temp
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 C red white and blue M&Ms
- 1/4 C red white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside
- Add flour, baking soda, and cornstarch in a medium bowl.
- Mix to combine.
- Set aside.In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Slowly add the flour mixture, stirring until completely mixed and a cookie dough forms.
- Gently fold in the M&Ms and sprinkles until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Transfer cookie dough to the refrigerator. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Press a few extra M&M candies onto the tops of the cookies for a more colorful appearance, if desired.
- Bake cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Allow the baked cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps them set and ensures a chewy texture.
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