Get ready to transform your ordinary cookie experience into a star-spangled celebration of taste! These Red White and Blue Oatmeal Cookies aren't just a treat - they're an edible work of art that combines the classic comfort of homemade oatmeal cookies with a festive burst of color and flavor. Perfect for Fourth of July parties, Memorial Day gatherings, or anytime you want to add a splash of patriotic excitement to your dessert table, these cookies will have everyone asking for your secret recipe.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup red and blue M&M's
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Incorporate vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in white chocolate chips and red and blue M&M's using a spatula, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are set but still soft.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Make sure your butter is truly softened but not melted - this ensures the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't overmix the dough after adding dry ingredients, as this can make cookies tough.
- For consistent cookie sizes, use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to prevent breaking.
- For extra festive look, reserve a few M&M's to press into the top of each cookie just before baking.
- Store cookies in a single layer to prevent the colors from bleeding or smudging.
- For maximum freshness, store in an airtight container with a piece of bread to keep cookies soft.
- If you want a softer cookie, slightly underbake and remove from oven when edges are just turning golden.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 220kcal
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 35mg
