Description
Delight in these festive Harvest Marble Chocolate Chip Cookies, featuring a beautiful blend of orange, brown, and classic cookie dough swirls packed with chocolate chips. Perfect for fall gatherings or any time you want a visually striking, delicious treat with a rich buttery flavor and soft, chewy texture.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup Butter, softened to Room Temperature (Sweet Cream, Salted)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Large 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 (approx. 12 oz)
- Food Coloring: Orange and Brown
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until the dough becomes fluffy and well combined.
- Incorporate Baking Soda and Salt: Add the baking soda and salt to the dough and mix thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- Add Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour in small portions, mixing after each addition until completely incorporated into the dough.
- Divide Dough: Separate the cookie dough evenly into three portions for coloring and mixing.
- Color the Dough: Use orange food coloring on one portion and brown food coloring on another portion, leaving the third portion uncolored for a marble effect.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir the chocolate chips into each of the three dough portions to ensure even distribution.
- Form Cookie Balls: Create 2-ounce balls by combining small pieces of orange, brown, and white dough to make a marbled effect in each cookie ball.
- Shape Cookies: Slightly press each cookie ball down onto the prepared cookie sheet to flatten the dough slightly for even baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges turn a golden brown, ensuring a chewy and tender center.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature to make creaming easier and achieve better texture.
- Do not overbake the cookies to keep them soft and chewy; remove once edges turn golden brown.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant orange and brown without affecting dough consistency.
- Cookie dough can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking; bring to room temperature before shaping.
- For uniform cookie sizes, use a kitchen scale to measure dough balls precisely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Harvest cookies, marble cookies, chocolate chip cookies, fall cookies, colorful cookies, Thanksgiving desserts
