Description
Today we’re baking pure joy. These cookies look classic when they come out of the oven—but give them a minute, and boom! The chocolate chips magically shift into dreamy unicorn colors. They’re perfect for birthdays, school parties, or anytime you want a little “whoa” baked right in.
Ingredients
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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½ cup light brown sugar, packed
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup heat-sensitive color-changing chocolate chips
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Optional: pastel gel food coloring (pink, purple, blue)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Cream butter & sugars
Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy. -
Add eggs & vanilla
Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. -
Mix dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. -
Combine
Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until combined. Do not overmix. -
Optional unicorn swirl
Divide dough into bowls, tint lightly with gel food coloring, then gently swirl colors together. -
Fold in magic chips
Gently stir in the color-changing chocolate chips. Save a few to press on top. -
Scoop & space
Scoop rounded tablespoons onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. -
Bake
Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set and centers look soft. -
Watch the magic
Let cookies cool on the pan for 5–10 minutes—this is when the chips change color! Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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Do not overbake — softer cookies = better color change
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Chill dough 20 minutes if it feels sticky
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Store chips and cookies in a cool place to preserve color magic
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Press extra chips on top before baking for wow-factor