Can I make these cookies without food coloring?

Absolutely! They'll still be delicious classic chocolate chip cookies—just not Easter-themed. If you want natural coloring options, try beet powder for pink, turmeric for yellow, matcha for green, and butterfly pea flower tea for blue/purple.

Why did my cookies spread too much?

This usually happens when your butter is too warm or there's not enough flour. Make sure your butter is softened but still cool to the touch, and that you're measuring flour correctly. If the dough feels too sticky, chill it for 30 minutes before baking.

Can I use different types of chocolate chips?

Definitely! Try white chocolate chips, dark chocolate chunks, or even mini eggs chopped up. Each variation brings its own flavor profile that works wonderfully with the colorful dough.

How do I know when the cookies are done baking?

The perfect chocolate chip cookie should have golden brown edges while the center still looks slightly underbaked. They'll continue cooking on the hot baking sheet after removal from the oven. If you wait until they look completely done in the oven, they'll likely end up overdone and crispy rather than soft and chewy.

Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Name: Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup Softened Butter (Sweet Cream, Salted); 1 cup Granulated Sugar; 1/2 cup Brown Sugar (packed); 2 Eggs; 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 2 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1 Bag Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chips; Wilton Color Right Food Coloring (yellow, pink, purple, and blue)

Description

These Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies are a colorful and delightful treat perfect for any holiday gathering! With soft, chewy textures and bursts of vibrant colors from pink, yellow, purple, and blue dough combined with rich chocolate chips, these cookies are as fun to make as they are delicious to eat. Perfect for celebrations and sure to be loved by kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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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

Dry Ingredients

1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour

Add-ins

1 Bag Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chips
Wilton Color Right Food Coloring (yellow, pink, purple, and blue)

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Instructions

Cream the Butter and Sugars
In a mixer, cream the softened butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
Incorporate Wet Ingredients
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Continue mixing until the batter becomes fluffy and well combined.
Mix in Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the baking soda and salt while mixing. Then incorporate the all-purpose flour a little at a time, ensuring the dough is fully combined and smooth.
Divide Dough and Color
Divide the cookie dough into four equal portions. Next, add a few drops of food coloring to make one portion yellow, one pink, one purple, and one blue. Mix each portion thoroughly to achieve vibrant and even colors.
Add Chocolate Chips
Fold Nestle Toll House chocolate chips into each colored portion to evenly distribute the chocolate.
Form Cookie Dough Balls
Take small portions of each of the colored doughs and combine them to form a 2 oz. cookie dough ball. Slightly press down each ball onto a prepared cookie sheet to flatten slightly.
Bake the Cookies
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until they are golden brown around the edges. Keep an eye to prevent overbaking.

Notes

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps them set without breaking apart.
Use gel-based food coloring for more vibrant colors without altering the dough’s consistency.
For extra Easter flair, consider adding pastel-colored chocolate chips or festive sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 210kcal
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 130mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg