Rainbow Chocolate Chip Cookies
These rainbow chocolate chip cookies offer the perfect balance of crispy edges and chewy centers, bursting with colorful chips for a playful twist on a classic treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups (270g) rainbow chocolate chips (or classic chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until fluffy and pale.
- Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture into the butter-sugar mixture on low speed, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in 1 1/2 cups of rainbow chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
- Scoop dough using a cookie scoop or tablespoon onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
If dough feels too sticky, chill for 15-20 minutes before baking to help cookies keep their shape. Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking for even color and crispness. Use room temperature eggs and butter for best texture. For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour and add xanthan gum if needed. For dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter but texture may vary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 2
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