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Festive Red White Blue M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These colorful and festive cookies combine classic chocolate chip cookie dough with red, white, and blue M&Ms for a quick and crowd-pleasing patriotic treat perfect for celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (165 g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups (270 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (150 g) red, white, and blue M&Ms
  • ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt (optional, for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and M&Ms, reserving a few M&Ms to press on top of the cookies.
  7. Scoop dough balls about 2 tablespoons each onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Press reserved M&Ms on top.
  8. Optionally, sprinkle coarse sea salt evenly over the cookies.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are slightly soft.
  10. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

Use softened butter at room temperature for best creaming results. Chill dough for 15 minutes if cookies spread too much. Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking for flavor balance. Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking for even coloring. Do not overmix dough to keep cookies tender.

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Keywords: chocolate chip cookies, M&M cookies, patriotic cookies, red white blue cookies, Fourth of July dessert, easy cookies, festive treats

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