Description
Bright blue, chunky, and loaded with mix-ins, these Cookie Monster Cookies are a playful treat perfect for kids and nostalgic adults alike. Easy to make and customizable, they’re a hit at parties, bake sales, or any fun occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Blue gel food coloring (about 1/2 teaspoon, Wilton or Americolor)
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (170g) semisweet chocolate chips or chunks
- 3/4 cup (75g) mini chocolate chip cookies (Chips Ahoy minis or similar)
- 3/4 cup (80g) crushed Oreo cookies (classic or Golden Oreos)
- 1/2 cup (80g) white chocolate chips (optional)
- Candy eyes (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy and pale, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add blue gel food coloring a little at a time until you reach a vibrant blue shade. Mix thoroughly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the blue dough, mixing on low speed until thick and slightly sticky. If too dry, add 1 tablespoon milk; if too wet, add 1 tablespoon flour.
- Fold in chocolate chips, mini chocolate chip cookies, crushed Oreos, and white chocolate chips (if using). Reserve some mix-ins for topping.
- Use a medium cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons) to portion dough onto prepared sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Press extra mix-ins and candy eyes on top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers look slightly underdone.
- Let cookies rest on the sheet for 3-5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without thinning the dough. Mix and match your favorite mix-ins like M&Ms, pretzels, or peanut butter chips. If cookies spread too much, chill dough longer. Cookies are best served slightly warm and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Protein: 2
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