Hello, everyone! I hope that you are all ready for the fourth of July. It is hard to believe how fast this year is moving along. Get ready to light up your dessert table with these festive Patriotic M&M Fire works Cookies!

Perfect for the 4th of July or any celebration of American spirit, these colorful cookies are not only delicious but also super fun to make with the whole family. With vibrant red, white, and blue M&Ms arranged like sparkling fireworks, they bring the joy and excitement of Independence Day right to your kitchen. Let’s dive into this easy recipe that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next patriotic party! This wonderful cookie recipe is super simple to make, just like the Chocolate Covered Pretzel Cookies. 

This 4th of July my husband and I will be spending it with his daughter and son. I can’t wait to see his expression at the fireworks for the first time! Needless to say, we shall be chowing down on these wonderful and Patriotic M&M Fire Works Cookies.

What I love about my recipes is that they look amazing, but they are really super simple to make in a jiffy. No matter if you are entertaining or just chilling with family, these are perfect. Firstly, you will preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Add flour, baking soda, and cornstarch in a medium bowl. You will then want to mix and combine this mixture. Using your electric mixer, add the butter and both sugars. Cream them together until smooth without lumps. While the mixer is on, slowly add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Mix well.

Once the cookies are cooled, it is time to enjoy these fantastic little festive treats. Not only do they taste amazing, but they have the perfect presentation for the fourth of July. 

I do hope that you check these out and you can find the full recipe below so that you can print this out to save. Enjoy, and most of all, have a wonderful and safe fourth of July. 

Patriotic M&M Fire Works Cookies

PREP TIME 5 minutes

COOK TIME 12 minutes

TOTAL TIME 17 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 C + 2 TBSP flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 3/4 C unsalted butter (room temp)
• 1 C light brown sugar
• 1/2 C sugar
• 1 large egg (room temp)
• 1 large egg yolk (room temp)
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2 C red, white and blue M&Ms
• 1/4 C red, white, and blue sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
3. Add flour, baking soda, and cornstarch in a medium bowl.
4. Mix to combine. Set aside.
5. Using your electric mixer add butter and both sugars.
6. Cream together until smooth and without lumps.
7. While mixer is on, slowly add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Mix well.
8. Slowly add the flour mixture, stirring until completely mixed.
9. Stir in the M&Ms and sprinkle. Stir just to combine.
10. Transfer cookie dough to the refrigerator. Chill for 30 minutes.
11. Measure cookie dough with a tablespoon placing the dough on the prepared cookie sheet.
12. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
13. Check that the cookie edges are slightly brown.
14. The cookie centers will be soft and puffy.
15. Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the cookie sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.