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Festive Red White and Blue M&M Cookies

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These colorful and festive cookies combine the classic chewy texture of chocolate chip cookies with red, white, and blue M&Ms, perfect for Fourth of July celebrations or any fun occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (315g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (227g)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar (165g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups red, white, and blue M&Ms (about 255g), plus extra for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Using a mixer, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in 1 ½ cups of red, white, and blue M&Ms using a spatula.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons (about 1 ½ tbsp or 25g per cookie) of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Press 3-4 extra M&Ms on top of each cookie dough ball for a festive look.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers look slightly soft.
  10. Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use softened butter, not melted or cold, to achieve the best texture. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep cookies tender. Press extra M&Ms on top before baking for a colorful, festive appearance. Dough can be chilled up to 24 hours to deepen flavor and improve handling. Cookies continue to cook slightly on the baking sheet after removal from oven, so watch bake time for desired softness.

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Keywords: Fourth of July, festive cookies, M&M cookies, patriotic dessert, easy cookies, summer party treats

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