Easy Red White and Blue Cookies (Simple Recipe)
Soft, chewy, and loaded with colorful candy, these red white and blue cookies with M&℉M’s are the perfect easy dessert for summer. This simple cookie recipe comes together fast and bakes up bakery-style with a festive patriotic look that’s perfect for 4th of July, Memorial Day, or any fun get-together.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups red, white & blue M&Ms
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper so the cookies don’t stick.
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In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the brown sugar and white sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until everything is smooth and fully combined.
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Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms. Mix just until combined.
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Gently fold in the red, white, and blue M&M’s, saving a few to press on top if you want a bakery-style look.
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Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie a few inches apart.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers still look slightly soft.
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Let cookies cool on the pan for a few minutes, then move to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Recipe Notes
- Line your baking sheet with parchment for easy cleanup
- Press extra M&M’s on top before baking for a prettier look
- Slightly underbake for soft centers
- Chill dough if your kitchen is warm
- Perfect for parties, gifting, or holiday trays