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4th of July Cookies

4th of July Cookies


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  • Author: Amanda Thompson
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 36 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, chewy, and festive cookies packed with red, white, and blue candy.


Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups red, white & blue M&M’s

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy
  2. Mix in egg and vanilla extract
  3. Combine dry ingredients and mix into dough
  4. Fold in 1 1/2 cups of candies
  5. Scoop dough balls and top with remaining candies
  6. Chill dough for 30 minutes
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F
  8. Bake for 10-11 minutes
  9. Cool before serving

Notes

  1. Use white chocolate chips for variation
  2. Do not skip chilling step
  3. Do not overbake for soft texture
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 139
  • Sugar: 13
  • Sodium: 75
  • Fat: 6
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 19
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 1
  • Cholesterol: 17