Red White and Blue M&M Cookies
Red White and Blue M&M Cookies 🇺🇸🍪
Ingredients
¾ cup butter softened
½ cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 cup M&M’s Red White And Blue
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly oil the pan.
Add butter, brown sugar and white sugar together in a large mixing bowl. With an electric mixer cream together butter and sugar on medium until fluffy.
Crack egg and add vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix the ingredients well until combined.
In a medium mixing bowl add flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix the dry ingredients until combined.
Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix well on first a low setting then a medium setting until the dry ingredients are fully mixed into the wet ingredients and a dough forms.
Stop the mixer and add in the chocolate chips and M&M’s to the dough. Gently mix on low. You can also do this step with a silicone spatula. Mixing the dough on medium or high can cause the M&Ms sometimes to crack.
Scoop the dough with a cookie scoop onto a cookie sheet, about 2 tablespoons of dough at a time. Press a couple extra M&M’s into the top of each dough to decorate the cookies.
Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the cookies just begin to brown around the edges but are still a little gooey in the middle. Cool on a cooling rack, then enjoy.
Soft, chewy, and loaded with colorful candies and chocolate chips, these festive cookies are easy to make with simple ingredients. Perfect for holidays, parties, and summer celebrations.
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When I first tried baking these Red White and Blue M&M Cookies, I found that using softened butter really made a difference in achieving that perfect chewy texture. Creaming the butter with white and brown sugars until fluffy is a crucial step that adds lightness to the dough. I also learned that gently folding in the M&M’s and chocolate chips at a low mixer speed or by hand prevents the colorful candies from cracking, preserving their bright appearance which makes these cookies eye-catching and festive. Baking for exactly 9 to 11 minutes ensures the edges get just a hint of golden brown while the centers stay soft and slightly gooey, which is the perfect balance for a satisfying bite. One tip I can share from experience is to press a few extra M&M’s on top of each cookie before baking. This not only decorates the cookies beautifully but also highlights the patriotic red, white, and blue theme, making them ideal for Fourth of July celebrations or any summer party. The combination of simple pantry ingredients like all-purpose flour, baking soda, and vanilla extract creates a classic cookie base that pairs perfectly with the festive candies. Plus, these cookies are versatile—you can easily swap M&M’s for other colorful candies to match different occasions. Overall, baking these cookies brought joy to my gatherings and made holiday celebrations extra special with their vibrant look and delicious flavor. They’re a fantastic recipe to try, especially if you enjoy colorful, fun desserts that are easy to make and share.
