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Patriotic M&M Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-23 minutes
  • Total Time: 35-38 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Patriotic Sheet Pan Red White & Blue M&M’s Chocolate Chip Cookies are a festive twist on classic cookie bars, featuring a buttery dough studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and vibrant red, white, and blue M&Ms. Baked in a sheet pan for easy preparation and sharing, they’re perfect for celebrations like Independence Day or any casual get-together. The cookie bars are soft in the center with golden edges and bursting with sweet, colorful candy pieces.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 & 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup red, white, and blue M&Ms (or any variety you prefer)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line a half-sheet pan (approximately 13×18 inches) with parchment paper for easy removal and set aside.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This helps create a tender cookie base.
  3. Add Eggs, Corn Syrup, and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the corn syrup and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined to incorporate moisture and richness.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—avoid over-mixing to keep the cookies tender.
  5. Fold in Chocolate Chips and M&Ms: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips and red, white, and blue M&Ms into the cookie dough using a rubber spatula to evenly distribute them without breaking the candies.
  6. Spread Dough in Pan: Transfer the dough into the prepared sheet pan and use an offset spatula to spread it evenly across the pan for uniform baking.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-23 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center is just set. The center may appear slightly soft but will firm up as it cools.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares. Serve and enjoy with a cold glass of milk!

Notes

  • Do not over-mix the dough after adding flour to prevent tough cookies.
  • Use an offset spatula for spreading the dough evenly in the pan to ensure uniform thickness and baking.
  • Let cookies cool completely before cutting to maintain clean edges and prevent crumbling.
  • These cookie bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For extra festive touch, feel free to add white chocolate chips or sprinkle additional M&Ms on top before baking.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 2x2 inches)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

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