Red, White, and Blue Celebration Cookies
Celebrate any occasion with these delightful Chewy Red, White, and Blue M&M Cookies! Perfect for patriotic holidays, birthday parties, or any festive gathering, these cookies are made with creamy peanut butter, wholesome oats, and plenty of colorful chocolate candy. They are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor, making them a crowd favorite. Bake a batch today, share them with friends and family, and watch them disappear!
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Servings
50
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
Light brown sugar
1 cup (firmly packed)
Granulated sugar
1 cup
Butter or margarine
1/2 cup (softened)
Large eggs
3
Creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups
Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
Light corn syrup
1 teaspoon
Uncooked oats
4 1/2 cups
Semisweet chocolate morsels
1 cup
Red, white and blue M&M's
1 cup (plain chocolate candy)
Baking soda
2 teaspoons
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an ungreased cookie sheet.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and softened butter. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until the mixture is creamy and well blended.
3
Add the eggs, creamy peanut butter, vanilla extract, and light corn syrup to the bowl. Continue to beat the mixture until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
4
Gradually add the uncooked oats, baking soda, semisweet chocolate morsels, and red, white, and blue M&M's to the cookie dough. Stir gently by hand until everything is evenly mixed.
5
Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the cookie batter onto the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden brown.
7
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
2g
Fat
7g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Red, White, and Blue Celebration Cookies?
These are chewy cookies made with creamy peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and red, white, and blue M&Ms, making them perfect for patriotic celebrations.
How many calories are in one cookie?
Each cookie contains approximately 50 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
There is 2g of fat in each cookie.
How many carbohydrates are in these cookies?
Each cookie contains 7g of carbohydrates.
Is there any protein in these celebration cookies?
Yes, there is 1g of protein per serving.
What oven temperature is required for baking?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How long do these cookies take to bake?
Bake the cookies for about 15 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
Do I need to grease the cookie sheet?
No, the recipe specifies using an ungreased cookie sheet.
What kind of peanut butter should I use?
The recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups of creamy peanut butter.
Can I use margarine instead of butter?
Yes, you can use either softened butter or margarine.
What types of sugar are in this recipe?
The recipe uses both 1 cup of firmly packed light brown sugar and 1 cup of granulated sugar.
How many eggs are needed?
You will need 3 large eggs.
What kind of oats are required?
The recipe calls for 4 1/2 cups of uncooked oats.
Do these cookies contain chocolate chips?
Yes, they include 1 cup of semisweet chocolate morsels.
What makes the cookies red, white, and blue?
The festive colors come from 1 cup of red, white, and blue M&M's chocolate candy.
Is vanilla extract used in this recipe?
Yes, the recipe includes 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Why is light corn syrup added?
1 teaspoon of light corn syrup is added to help achieve a chewy texture.
How much baking soda is used?
The recipe requires 2 teaspoons of baking soda.
How should I measure the brown sugar?
The light brown sugar should be firmly packed into the measuring cup.
What is the best way to mix the sugars and butter?
Beat them with an electric mixer on low speed until the mixture is creamy and well blended.
When should I add the oats and M&Ms?
Gradually add the oats, baking soda, chocolate morsels, and M&Ms after the wet ingredients are fully incorporated.
Should I use a mixer for the dry ingredients?
No, the oats and candies should be stirred in gently by hand until evenly mixed.
How do I portion the dough onto the baking sheet?
Use a tablespoon to drop spoonfuls of the cookie batter onto the sheet.
How far apart should I space the cookies?
Space the spoonfuls of batter about 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet.
Should I cool the cookies on the pan?
Yes, let them cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
What is the total number of ingredients in this recipe?
There are 11 ingredients in total.
What occasions are these cookies best for?
They are perfect for patriotic holidays, birthday parties, or any festive gathering.
How would you describe the texture of these cookies?
These cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor.
Can I use an electric mixer for the whole process?
Use a mixer for the wet ingredients, but switch to hand stirring for the oats and chocolate to maintain texture.
Are these considered 'drop cookies'?
Yes, because the batter is dropped by spoonfuls onto the baking sheet, they are classified as drop cookies.