Patriotic M&M Cookies
Celebrate summer in star-spangled style with these chewy Patriotic M&M Cookies! Loaded with red, white & blue candies plus gooey chocolate chips, they bake up in 12 minutes and disappear even fast. They are perfect for July 4th, Memorial Day, or any backyard cookout.
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Y’all know I never turn down a festive cookie, especially one that’s decked out like the grand finale of a fireworks show. These Patriotic M&M Cookies are my go-to when the grill’s heating up, the cicadas are singing, and cousins are swappin’ stories under the string lights. They’re buttery, chewy, and speckled with red, white & blue M&M’s that practically holler, “God Bless America!” Make a double batch; these summer cookies will be gone before the first sparkler fizzles. If you like this recipe check out my Patriotic Star Brownies .
Read more: Patriotic M&M CookiesWhy you will love this recipe:
- No Chill Time – Scoop, bake, devour, no waiting on the fridge.
- Ultra-Soft Centers – A touch of cornstarch keeps ’em tender like Granny’s hugs.
- Picture-Perfect Colors – M&M’s stay bright and shiny, so your cookie platter pops.
- Crowd-Friendly – Makes 3 dozen cookies; great for potlucks and bake sales.
- Freezer-Friendly – Dough balls freeze like a dream for last-minute cookie cravings.
What you will need to make these Red, White and Blue Cookies :
- All Purpose Flour
- Corn Starch -The secert weapon for a soft chewy cookie
- Baking Powder and Soda-The dream team for lift & spread
- Salt -Helps balance the flavor
- Butter -A cookie tenders some type of fat to make it tender
- Eggs
- Brown Sugar and granulated sugar -Brown adds chew; white adds crispy edges
- Red White and Blue M&M’s -Patriotic Flair
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Stand up Mixer or Hand Mixer
- Cookie scoop
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
- Baking Sheets
- Cooling Rack
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Let’s make chewy 4th of July cookies !
- 1-Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- 2-In a stand mixer, beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar on medium until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes
- 3-Mix in eggs one at a time, scraping bowl. Stir in vanilla.
- 4-Beat until Fluffy
- 5-Slowly add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture . Meat until it is well combined
- 6-Add the chocolate chips and M&M’s
- 7-Fold in with a rubber spatula
- 8-Drop dough 2 inches apart on the sheet. Press extra candies on top if desired. Bakin a preheated 350 Degree oven for 10-12 minutes
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for five minutes , then transfer them to a cooling rack .
Pro Tips
- Measure Flour Correctly – Spoon & level for accuracy; packed flour means puffy, dry cookies.
- Room-Temp Ingredients – Butter and eggs at the same temperature ensure a smooth batter.
- Under-Bake Slightly – They’ll finish setting on the tray, giving that coveted chewy center.
- Festive Swap – Change candy colors for Christmas (red & green), Easter pastels, or team colors on game day.
Measure Flour Correctly – Spoon & level for accuracy; packed flour means puffy, dry cookies.
Variations
- Peanut Butter Patriot – Replace ½ cup butter with creamy peanut butter.
- Firecracker Fun – Stir in ½ cup toffee bits for caramel pops.
- White Chocolate Wonder – Substitute white chips for semi sweet to amp up the red,white, & blue palette.
Storage & Freezing
- Counter: Airtight container, cool spot, up to 5 days.
- Freezer (Baked): Cool completely, freeze in zip bag up to 3 months. Thaw at room temp.
- Freezer (Dough): Freeze scoops on a sheet, then bag. Bake straight from frozen, just add 1–2 minutes.
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Patriotic M&M Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon Corn Starch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter Room Temp
- 2 large eggs Room Temp
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extracts
- 1 1/2 cup Red White and Blue M&Ms
- 3/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper .
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour , corn starch , barking powder , baking soda and salt . Set aside .
- In a separate bowl or stand up mixer cream together the butter and both sugars . Mix until light and fluffy .
- Add one egg at a time , mixing well in between,
- Mix in vanilla
- Add about a third of the flour at a time mixing as you go.
- Mix until just combined , do not over mix.
- Add M&M's and Chocolate chips, gently fold in with a rubber spatula . You can reserve a few chocolate chips and M&Ms to place on top but this is optional
- Scoop out about a tablespoon of cookie dough and place on the prepared baking sheet about two inches apart . at this point if any of the scoops of dough don't have M&Ms or chocolate chips you can place some on top .
- Bake in a preheated oven for 11-13 minutes
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the baking sheet and transfer them to a cooling rack . Store in an air tight container .
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nope! Cornstarch keeps spreading in check, so these are truly “mix-and-bake.” If your kitchen’s sweltering, a 20-minute chill won’t hurt.
Absolutely, use a stand mixer with a 5-quart bowl or larger.
They are tricky to find , they are in a regular brown bag sometimes . If you have a candy store near you they will sometimes sell induvial colored M&Ms separately. Check Amazon . you can always buy a large bag and pick out the patriotic colors .
Yes, swap in a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and keep everything else the same.
I made these cookies and they didn’t spread at all!!! I even flattened them before baking and they stayed same size when baking
Hey Chelle , these cookies are thick and cake like since they have baking powder and cornstarch them . The cornstarch makes cookies softer, thicker, and chewier by tenderizing flour proteins and preventing excessive spreading. The baking powder gives a slight rise . If you are looking for a thin cookie this is not the recipe for you.