| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 1/2 cups |
| Cornstarch | 1 tsp |
| Baking soda | 1/2 tsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Unsalted butter | 3/4 cup |
| Packed light brown sugar | 1 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Large egg | 1 |
| Egg yolk | 1 |
| Pure vanilla extract | 2 tsp |
| Red, white, and blue M&Ms candies | 1 cup |
| Red, white, and blue sprinkles | 1/4 cup |
How to Make 4th of July Cookies
Step 1
Sift flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt into a bowl.
Step 2
Cream butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in the bowl of your stand mixer until fluffy.
Step 3
Beat in the egg, then the egg yolk and vanilla.
Step 4
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture.
Step 5
Fold in the M&Ms and sprinkles.
Step 6
Mix.
Step 7
Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least three hours. For tastier cookies with a richer flavor, leave the dough in the fridge overnight. Chilling the dough also helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much when baking.
Step 8
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Scoop a tablespoon of dough out.
Step 9
Shape it into a ball.
Step 10
Place it on the baking tray. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Step 11
Bake for 12 to 13 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the tray from the oven.
Step 12
Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the tray. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 13
Serve and enjoy!
