Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• Gel food coloring (pastel pink, purple, yellow, and blue)
• 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

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   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

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   In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.

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   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

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   Divide the dough into four equal portions. Color each portion with a different pastel gel food coloring. Take small portions of each colored dough and press them together to form a marbled ball. Place on the baking sheet.

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   Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.