Description
Fireworks Cookies and Cream Cookies are the perfect treat for celebrating the 4th of July with vibrant colors and a delicious mix of Oreo chunks, red, white, and blue M&Ms, and sprinkles. These easy-to-make cookies are festive and sure to be a hit at your patriotic gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For Fireworks Cookies and Cream Cookies:
- 1 – 15.25 ounce vanilla cake mix
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups Oreo cookie chunks (14 chocolate cream-filled Oreos)
- ¾ cup red, white, and blue M&Ms, divided
- ½ cup red, white, and blue sprinkles, divided
Instructions
- Make the Dough: Mix the dry cake mix, butter, cream cheese, egg, and vanilla until a soft dough forms.
- Add the Fun Ingredients: Fold in the Oreo chunks, ½ cup M&Ms, and ¼ cup sprinkles for a fun, festive twist.
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate for 60 minutes to ensure the cookies hold their shape while baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Scoop 2-tablespoon dough balls, arrange them on a cookie sheet, and press in the remaining M&Ms. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely and store in a tightly sealed container for freshness.
Notes
- Don’t Skip the Chilling Step: Refrigerating the dough is key to maintaining the shape during baking.
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure butter and cream cheese are softened for a smooth dough.
- Try Other Mix-ins: You can swap Oreos with chocolate chip cookies or peanut butter cups for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg