Ingredients
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup red and blue chocolate candies (or M&Ms-style)
1/4 cup white chocolate chips
Optional: red, white & blue sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and salt until combined.
Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
Fold in red and blue candies and white chocolate chips.
Scoop dough (about 1–2 tbsp per cookie) onto baking sheet.
Add extra candies/sprinkles on top for a colorful finish.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Cool for 5 minutes on the tray, then transfer to a rack.
Notes
💡 Cooking Tips
- Don’t overbake—slightly underbaked cookies stay soft and chewy.
- Chill dough for 20 minutes if you want thicker cookies.
- Press extra candies on top before baking for a Pinterest-worthy look.
- Use gel food coloring in dough for a swirled red/blue effect.
🔄 Variations
- Berry Burst: Replace candies with dried cranberries and blueberries.
- Cake Mix Shortcut: Use vanilla cake mix + eggs + oil for a quicker version.
- Gluten-Free: Substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Stuffed Cookies: Add a marshmallow center for a gooey surprise.
- Ice Cream Sandwiches: Use two cookies with vanilla ice cream in between.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 2g