Description
Experience the joy of summer celebrations with our delightful Red White and Blue Cookies! These soft and buttery treats are not only visually striking but also packed with colorful M&Ms and chocolate chips, making them the perfect addition to any festive gathering. Ideal for patriotic holidays like the Fourth of July or Memorial Day, these cookies promise to impress family and friends alike. With an easy-to-follow recipe, even novice bakers can whip up a batch of these delicious cookies in no time. Get ready to indulge in a festive treat that combines sweet flavors and cheerful colors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¼ cups unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine table salt
- 1 cup red, white, and blue M&Ms
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide dough into three equal parts; dye one red, one blue, and leave one plain.
- Mix M&Ms into all portions; add chocolate chips accordingly.
- Form cookie balls by combining pieces from each color; place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes until just set but still soft in the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg