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4th of July Cookies

These festive 4th of July Cookies are quick and easy to make, featuring a rich chocolate base and colorful red, white, and blue M&Ms, making them a perfect holiday treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 box Chocolate cake mix Choose your favorite brand
  • 2 large Eggs Use room temperature for better mixing
  • 1/2 cup Oil Vegetable or canola oil recommended
  • 1 cup Red, white, and blue M&Ms For festive decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, and oil. Mix until thick and glossy.
  3. Gently fold in the red, white, and blue M&Ms using a spatula.
  4. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are soft.
  2. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for smoother mixing. Check cookies at the 8-minute mark to avoid overbaking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for freshness.