Patriotic Holiday Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Base
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2 fresh large eggs
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1 package white cake mix
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⅓ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons whole milk
→ Patriotic Mix-ins
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1 cup white chocolate chips
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¼ cup festive red, white and blue sprinkles
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Red, white and blue M&M candies for topping
# Instructions:
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Start by heating your oven to 350°F so it's nice and toasty when you're ready to bake.
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Crack those eggs into a big mixing bowl and give them a gentle beat with your hand mixer until they're well combined.
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Toss in your cake mix, melted butter, and milk, then mix everything together until you've got a nice cohesive dough.
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Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of dough and drop them onto your baking sheet, making sure to leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie so they have room to spread.
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Pop them in the oven for 10-12 minutes, watching for the edges to become firm and the tops to develop those lovely little cracks that show they're done.
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As soon as they come out of the oven, gently press 3 or 4 M&Ms onto the top of each warm cookie, then let them cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Notes:
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The cookie dough can be a bit sticky to work with, so lining your baking sheets with parchment paper, foil, or silicone mats will make cleanup a breeze.
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If your kitchen is particularly warm and the dough feels too soft to handle, just pop it in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to firm up.
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Resist the urge to flatten the dough balls before baking - leaving them as little mounds will give you perfectly thick, chewy cookies instead of thin, crispy ones.