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Patriotic Red White Blue M&M Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10-12 mins
  • Total Time: 30-35 mins
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Patriotic Red White Blue M&M Cookies are a festive treat perfect for celebrating holidays or events. The combination of chocolate chips and colorful M&Ms makes these cookies a fun and delicious addition to any party or gathering.


Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Add-ins:

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup red, white, and blue M&Ms (or any variety you prefer)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dough: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars. Add eggs, corn syrup, and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Fold in chocolate chips and M&Ms.
  3. Bake: Scoop cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • You can use any color M&Ms to suit different occasions or holidays.
  • For a chewier texture, slightly underbake the cookies.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 120 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg