How to Make Chocolate Swirls

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather the cookie ingredients and place them within reach on the kitchen counter.

   Softened butter makes is easier to whip up with the other ingredients.
   
   The extra air that is whipped up in the creaming stage makes for cookies that are light and fluffy. ,,,, Set aside on the counter when mixing is complete. , Mix gently with wooden spoon, taking care not to let flour fly out of the bowl.
   
   Pour the flour mixture into the creamed mixture and combine until a soft dough is formed.
   
   Set these cookie ingredients aside on counter. ,, Keep heat low to avoid scorching the chocolate.
   
   Alternatively, you can use a double boiler to melt chocolate.
   
   Place the chocolate pieces in a small pan and place the pan over a pan of boiling water.
   
   This method will melt the chocolate without burning it. , Avoid over-mixing; this is an important aspect in knowing how to make chocolate swirls.
   
   Over-mixing the chocolate and cream cheese will eliminate the "swirl" effect. , Do not grease the sheet, as there is enough oil in the cookies to keep the them from sticking to the sheet.
   
   Adding additional oil can lead to over browning and burning of the bottom of the cookies. , Set the cookies apart by about 2 inches (5.1 centimeters).
   
   Place the cookie sheet into the heated oven.
   
   Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are a golden brown color. ,,
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   Step 2: Pre-soften butter by letting it sit on the counter.

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   Step 3: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 Celsius).

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   Step 4: Get a large bowl out for combining the butter and sugars.

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   Step 5: Put the butter in the bowl and pour in the white sugar and brown sugar.

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   Step 6: Add cream cheese

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   Step 7: and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture

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   Step 8: and combine by mixing with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until the texture is creamy and smooth.

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   Step 9: Take out a separate bowl and combine flour

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    Step 10: baking powder

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    Step 11: and salt.

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    Step 12: Take out a small saucepan and pour in 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips.

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    Step 13: Turn on low heat and slowly melt the semisweet chocolate pieces

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    Step 14: stirring as needed.

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    Step 15: Pour the melted chocolate into the dough mixture

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    Step 16: folding it in just enough to give it a marbled texture.

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    Step 17: Take out a cookie sheet.

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    Step 18: Drop the dough in cookie-sized spoonfuls onto the ungreased cookie sheet.

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    Step 19: Let the cookies cool before removing from the cookie sheet by spatula.

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    Step 20: Place cookies on a plate and serve.

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