Rainbow Cookies (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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3 cups + 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour.
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2 teaspoons baking soda.
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1 teaspoon salt.
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1 cup unsalted butter, cold.
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed.
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¾ cup granulated sugar.
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2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk.
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
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3 cups white or semisweet chocolate chips.
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3-8 colors of food coloring or gel.
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly spray with non-stick spray.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
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In a large bowl, combine cold butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar, blending until smooth and creamy.
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Slowly add the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
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Divide the dough into 3-8 parts, depending on how many colors you want, and mix food coloring into each portion.
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Roll each colored portion into a rope about 14-15 inches long. Align the ropes beside each other on parchment paper, press them together, and twist them lightly into a log shape.
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Cut the log into ½-inch thick pieces, roll each piece into a ball, and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
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Bake the cookies for 9-13 minutes, until the edges are set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes:
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Tip: Adjust baking time based on cookie size. Larger cookies may require additional baking time.