These 4th of July Cookies are soft, chewy cake mix cookies loaded with festive red, white, and blue M&M’s. With only 4 simple ingredients, these easy patriotic cookies come together fast for cookouts, parties, Memorial Day, and Fourth of July celebrations.
This family-tested recipe is perfect for baking with kids and making an affordable holiday dessert without spending hours in the kitchen.
You all know I love a good cake mix cookie recipe and this 4th of July Cake mix Cookies Recipe is no different. They are super moist, super easy, and packed full of flavor.
In fact, I made these easy cookies with my 9 year old niece and she practically did it all on her own. They are the perfect July celebration cookies to enjoy at all your gatherings.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These Red White and Blue Cookies are the perfect chewy cookies for kids to make and enjoy. They are super festive for the 4th of July without doing a lot of work. That is a win-win in my book.
Using a boxed chocolate cake mix slashes prep to 5 minutes while guaranteeing soft, brownie-style centers. Red, white & blue candies deliver the holiday pop which is perfect for any occasion. You may even like these 4th of July Ice Cream Sandwiches or Red White and Blue Drink.
Ingredients
- Chocolate Cake Mix – Any brand works well. Devil’s food cake mix gives a richer chocolate flavor.
- Eggs – Use the whole egg
- Oil – We used vegetable oil
- Red White and Blue M&Ms – You can find at your local grocery store
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How to Make 4th of July Cookies
Step 1 – Heat Oven – Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2 – Mix together Ingredients – In a large bowl mix dry ingredients, cake mix, oil and eggs. The batter will be pretty thick.
Step 3 – Add in Candy – Fold in the red and blue M&M.
Step 4 – Add to baking sheet – Place on baking sheet leaving about 2 inches between cookie dough balls.
Step 5 – Bake Cookies – Bake in a preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until cookies brown SLIGHTLY on the edges.
Step 6 – Cool and Serve – Allow to cool completely on wire rack and then serve.
Tips for Success
- Cookie Scoop – We recommend using a cookie scoop to place the batter on the baking sheet.
- Prepare Baking Sheet – Place parchment paper on the baking sheet for easy cleanup.
- Combining Ingredients – We recommend combining the ingredients in a medium bowl by hand, stand mixer or a hand mixer. Mix on medium speed and the cookie mixture will be thick.
Variation Ideas
- Change the Add-ins – Instead of using M&M’s you can easily use red, white and blue sprinkles. Add in white chocolate chips for a delicious chocolate chip cookies options.
- Sugar Cookies – You can also make this July Sugar Cookies with these fun M&Ms. You can make them from scratch or use a sugar cookie mix.
- Change the Cake Mix – We used a chocolate cake mix, but you can use any flavor.
- Make homemade cookie dough – If you prefer you can Fourth of July Cookies with a homemade cookie dough mix. But it does require more ingredients such as brown sugar, white sugar, flour and vanilla extract.
Storage & Freezer Instructions
- Room Temperature – Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer – Freeze baked cookies in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.
- Make Ahead Tip – Prepare the cookie dough ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can make these cookies with different cake mix flavors.
Yes, use ½ cup melted butter creates a richer flavor and slightly thicker cookie.
No. Cake Mix batter already contains leaveners, cocoa, and flour. If you add in extra flour makes dry, dense cookies.
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4th of July Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup oil
- 1 cup red white and blue m&ms
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together 1 box chocolate cake mix, 2 eggs, and ? cup oil until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in 1 cup red white and blue M&M's.
- Place on cookie sheets leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until cookies brown SLIGHTLY on the edges.
- Allow to cool completely and then serve.
