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Stack of soft, chewy July cookies with red, white, and blue sprinkles and chocolate chips on a festive plate.

July Cookies – A Sweet, Star-Spangled Treat for Your Independence Day Table


  • Author: Kai
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

These July Cookies are more than just a dessert—they’re a celebration of flavor, fun, and freedom. Whether you’re baking for a backyard BBQ, a family picnic, or just to delight your kids, these patriotic cookies are the perfect bite-sized addition to your 4th of July party snacks lineup.


Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup red, white, and blue M&M’s
  • ¼ cup patriotic sprinkles
  • Optional: red and blue gel food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  4. Gradually add flour mix. Stir in M&M’s and sprinkles.
  5. For swirls, divide dough and color. Gently fold together.
  6. Scoop dough, bake for 10–12 minutes. Cool before serving.

Notes

Use gel coloring for vibrant swirls. For a lighter version, swap half the butter with applesauce. Press extra M&M’s on top for presentation.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: 4th of July cookies, patriotic dessert, red white blue cookies, July celebration snacks