Creating these Patriotic Chocolate Chip Cookies is easy if you follow these concise steps:

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
5. Combine mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Incorporate chocolate chips: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips gently with a spatula or spoon.
7. Color the dough: Divide the cookie dough into three separate bowls. In one bowl, mix in red food coloring; in another, add blue food coloring, leaving the third bowl without any color. Mix until fully incorporated, adjusting the color as desired.
8. Drop the dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of each colored dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Optional sprinkle: If desired, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of the cookies right after removing them from the oven for an extra flavor kick.

By following these straightforward steps, you’ll create a delightful batch of Patriotic Chocolate Chip Cookies that will impress everyone!