Patriotic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2

In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment mix the butter and both sugars together for 2 minutes on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add in the egg, vanilla, salt, and baking soda and continue mixing for 1 minute until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.

Step 3

Turn the mixer to low and add in the flour, mixing until just incorporated.

Step 4

Stir in the chocolate chips evenly.

Step 5

Divide the cookie dough into 3 equal portions. Using the food coloring, color one portion of the dough red, and the other blue, leaving one uncolored.

Step 6

Roll each dough into approximately a 15-inch rope. Place the three next to each other on a large piece of cling wrap. Wrap the cling wrap up tightly, pressing the doughs together forming a large log. Remove the cling wrap and breaking off the dough with your hands into approximately 2-tablespoon portions. Roll the dough into a loose ball and place it onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 9 minutes or until the edges are set. Don’t over bake these!!

Step 7

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

If desired sprinkle with star sprinkles, pressing them gently into the warm cookie.