4th of July Cookies
Celebrate Independence Day with these colorful and festive cookies, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 250 grams
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened one and a half sticks
- 0.75 cup packed brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
For the festive touch
- 1.25 cups Red, White, and Blue M&M's 10 ounce bag
- 2 tablespoons Red, White, and Blue Sprinkles
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment or a nonstick baking mat.
- In a small bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy—about 2 minutes.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Stir in the M&M's and sprinkles using a rubber spatula, scraping down the sides of the bowl to ensure even incorporation.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop out mounds of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Baking
- Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 10 to 11 minutes, or until they're lightly golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Freeze in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature before reheating as desired.