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Pastel tie-dye Easter chocolate chip cookies on a decorative plate

Pastel Tie-Dye Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies

These colorful and chewy chocolate chip cookies are perfect for celebrating Easter, providing a fun and festive treat for everyone.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's softened to room temperature.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix-ins
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Liquid food coloring: pink, blue, purple, yellow Add to create the tie-dye effect.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Making the Dough
  1. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
Coloring the Dough
  1. Divide the dough into four bowls and add different food colors to each bowl, mixing until achieving the desired colors.
  2. Scoop portions of each colored dough and press them together to create a marble effect. Add chocolate chips to the dough.
Baking
  1. Place the colorful dough balls on the lined baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden, but the centers remain soft.
  3. Let them cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

These cookies can be served on a platter at your Easter gathering. Store them in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. For bright colors, add more drops of food coloring as needed.