Red, White, and Blue 4th of July Cookies
Whether you’re hosting a 4th of July party or you’re just looking for some delicious summer snack ideas, M&M cookies are the perfect choice! And when you mix in red, white, and blue sprinkles and candy, you have a classic treat perfect for all the summer holidays. These easy 4th of July cookies are simple to make and packed with chocolate flavor, making them a great choice for any get-together.
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There’s no reason to stress when coming up with red, white, and blue food to serve at your summer parties! That’s why I love these patriotic M&M cookies so much! On top of being easy to make, they’re also packed with summer flavor.
To transform your classic M&M cookies into patriotic snacks, all you have to do is mix in some patriotic candy and sprinkles! How easy is that?
4th of July Cookies
This quick recipe will allow you to make a big batch of 4th of July chocolate chip cookies all at once. That means these treats are perfect for any summer party!
When you’re searching for 4th of July cookie ideas, these simple baked treats are the way to go! They’re quick and easy to make, and filled with patriotic style. To make these yummy snacks, you’ll need:
- Butter
- Sugar
- Brown sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Eggs
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Mini chocolate chips
- Red, white, and blue M&Ms
- Star sprinkles
Printable 4th of July Party Decor
How to Make Patriotic M&M Cookies
You’re going to love how quick and easy these patriotic snacks come together. That means they’re perfect for just about any summer occasion — from a backyard BBQ on Memorial Day to fireworks watching on the 4th of July.
The first step to creating these delicious chocolate chip cookies is to beat the butter and sugars together. Combine the white and brown sugars with the softened butter, then beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
After that, add the eggs and vanilla extract. Beat the ingredients until they’re just combined.
Next, add the dry ingredients to the bowl, including the flour, baking soda, and salt. Beat until a thick dough begins to form and no flour appears in the dough.
After all your cookie dough ingredients are mixed, stir in the M&Ms and mini chocolate chips until just combined. Make sure to reserve some candy for decorating the tops of your cookies!
Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to form the cookie dough into balls. Lightly flatten the balls after placing them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Then, decorate the top of each cookie with more patriotic M&Ms and some red, white, and blue star sprinkles.
Bake the cookies at 350 degrees for 11 to 13 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center is still soft. Allow them to cool on the pan for around 5 minutes, then transfer the baked cookies to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before serving.
Patriotic M&M Cookie Recipe Ideas
See how simple it is to make your own patriotic cookies for Independence Day? They’re such a fun 4th of July party idea for kids!
These simple serving ideas and decorating suggestions are a great way to adapt this patriotic recipe to suit your party’s theme or your guest’s preferences. Try these ideas the next time you make your own party treats:
- Make them gluten free. It’s easy to turn these into gluten free M&M cookies! Just substitute the all purpose flour with gluten free flour. I always bake with Bob’s Red Mill 1-for-1 Gluten Free Baking flour.
- Add different sprinkles. In addition to patriotic star sprinkles, you can use any red, white, and blue decorations for the tops of your cookies. When adding sprinkles, make sure to press them into the top of the cookies and keep them away from the edges that may touch the pan. If the sprinkles touch the pan as they bake, they may start to melt!
How Do You Store M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies?
You can store your M&M cookies in an airtight container for up to one week. Make sure to place a piece of parchment paper between the layers in your container to keep them from sticking together! To ensure they stay good for as long as possible, keep them in a cool, dry place.
4th of July M&M Cookies
Turn plain treats into patriotic snacks for your summer parties with these easy 4th of July cookies made with M&Ms and star sprinkles!
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup red, white, and blue M&Ms, plus more for decorating
- 1/4 cup star sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Beat together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla and eggs and beat to combine.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt and beat to mix.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips and M&Ms.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to scoop the dough into balls.
- Press more M&Ms and star sprinkles into the top of each cookie dough ball.
- Bake the cookies for 11 to 13 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still soft.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 263Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 172mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 1gSugar: 22gProtein: 3g
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Emily is a midwestern mom of two boys. She loves all things DIY — from home renovations to kids birthday party planning. Whether she’s making a new farmhouse craft for her home or helping her kids with a cool activity, you can bet she’s in the middle of some kind of DIY project (or three) right now!
