Description
These Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies are a festive twist on the classic favorite, featuring a soft, chewy texture and a beautiful pastel marbled effect. Packed with gooey chocolate chips, these cookies are perfect for Easter celebrations, springtime gatherings, or a fun baking project with kids!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (pastel pink, purple, yellow, and blue)
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter & Sugars: In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet & Dry Mixtures: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Color the Dough: Divide the dough into four equal portions. Tint each with a different pastel gel food coloring, mixing gently.
- Create Marbled Cookies: Take small portions of each colored dough and press them together to form a marbled ball. Place on the baking sheet and gently flatten.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack
Notes
- Customization: Swap chocolate chips for white chocolate or pastel candy-coated chocolates.
- Sprinkle Fun: Add Easter-themed sprinkles before baking for extra festive charm.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use a one-to-one gluten-free flour substitute.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
