Description
Delight in these festive Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies, bursting with classic chocolate chips and vibrant spring colors. Perfectly soft and chewy, these cookies combine the richness of butter and sugars with a hint of vanilla, making them a delicious treat for any Easter celebration or springtime gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Softened Butter (Sweet Cream, Salted)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
- 2 Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
Add-ins and Decorations
- 1 Bag Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chips (~12 ounces)
- Wilton Color Right Food Coloring (yellow, pink, purple, and blue)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready once your cookie dough is prepared.
- Mix butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together 1 cup softened salted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate 2 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for sweetness and flavor depth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Blend dry and wet mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir or beat until the batter is just combined and smooth, taking care not to overmix.
- Divide and color dough: Separate the dough evenly into four bowls. Add a different Wilton food coloring (yellow, pink, purple, and blue) to each bowl and mix until the color is uniform and vibrant.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in a generous amount of Nestle Toll House chocolate chips into each colored dough portion.
- Shape cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown, but the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, ensure butter is at room temperature before mixing.
- Do not overbake to maintain soft and chewy texture.
- You can customize the food coloring shades to your preference for a festive look.
- If you prefer crispier cookies, bake an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
