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Switch the oven to 350°F (175°C) and get your baking sheet ready by lining it with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, toss together the salt, flour, and baking soda. Keep aside when done.
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In a big bowl, beat the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and softened butter until the mix looks light and airy. Drop in one egg at a time, blending well after each, and then mix in the vanilla.
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Little by little, stir the dry mix into the wet one. Give it a gentle mixing until it's combined, but don’t overdo it.
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Split the dough into 4 parts. Stir in a different pastel gel food dye into each section—colors can include purple, yellow, blue, and pink. Mix just until the color spreads evenly.
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Pinch off a bit of each colored dough and smush them together into swirled balls. Put them on the baking sheet, flatten slightly, and press some chocolate chips on top.
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Let the cookies bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges barely take on a golden hue. Let them rest on the baking tray for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.