4th of July Cookies

These 4th of July Cookies are so fun and super tasty! With sprinkles and red, white, and blue candies they are extra festive for the 4th!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 12

Refrigerate Time 30

Total Time 1 2

Servings cookies

Calories 255kcal

Author Lisa

Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream butter and sugars on medium high for 4 minutes, until they are nicely combined.
1 cup unsalted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 cup brown sugar
Add in eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla and mix for another 1-2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Make sure to scrape down the side of the bowl at least once.
2 large eggs, 1 large egg yolk, 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, then mix on medium low until combined.
2 ⅓ cups flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
Fold in the candies and sprinkles with a spatula.
2 cups red white and blue M&Ms, ¼ cup red white and blue sprinkles
Using a cookie scoop, place cookies on a parchment lined baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.*
After 30 minutes, preheat oven to 375° F and line a baking she with parchment paper, placing 9-12 cookies evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Press in additional candies and sprinkles to the top if you want a prettier cookie.
Bake cookies for 12-14 minutes, until they are just starting to brown around the edges.
Remove from oven and allow cool for a minute, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Tips and Tricks

*If you need to soften your butter straight from the refrigerator, simply stick it in the microwave for 15-30 seconds on POWER LEVEL 30%. Check after 15 seconds then microwave longer if needed.
*Letting the cookies rest for at least 30 minutes (or overnight), allows the butter to solidify, reducing spread, and allows the cookie to “dry out” which gives a richer flavor and makes it a more chewy cookie. If you do bake them right away, they will still be delicious, but I recommend you making these again and letting them rest to see if you can tell a difference!