Description
Delight in these festive marbled chocolate chip cookies, infused with colorful pastel hues and studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and Easter-themed M&Ms. Perfectly soft with a slightly crisp edge, these cookies make a fun and vibrant treat for spring celebrations or any cookie craving.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Easter-themed M&Ms, plus extra for topping
Coloring
- Gel food coloring (pastel pink, purple, yellow, and blue)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mix aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, enhancing the cookie texture.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition to ensure even incorporation.
- Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract thoroughly to infuse the dough with flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips and M&Ms: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips and Easter-themed M&Ms into the cookie dough to distribute them evenly throughout.
- Color the Dough: Divide the dough evenly into four portions. Tint each portion with a different gel food coloring (pastel pink, purple, yellow, and blue), mixing gently until the color is consistent.
- Shape the Cookies: Take small amounts of each colored dough and press them together lightly without mixing fully to create a marbled effect. Roll these marbled dough sections into balls approximately 2 tablespoons each.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently press a few extra M&Ms on top of each dough ball for extra color and sweetness.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the tray with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up, which helps prevent spreading during baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the chilled cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and slightly golden, while the centers remain soft.
- Cool the Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to set further before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant, pastel hues without affecting cookie texture.
- Chilling the dough helps maintain the marbled shape and prevents excessive spreading.
- Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft in the center.
- For a fun twist, you can experiment with different colored M&Ms to match other holidays or themes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
