Description
These Cookie Monster Cookies are playful, blue-hued cookies stuffed with chocolate chips, mini cookies, and candy eyes — just like the beloved character! Perfect for parties, lunchbox surprises, or Cookie Monster-themed birthdays, these cookies are as fun to look at as they are to eat.
Ingredients
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- For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Blue gel food coloring
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped mini chocolate chip cookies (like Chips Ahoy or mini Oreos)
- Candy eyes (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and blue food coloring until vibrant.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- Stir in chocolate chips and chopped mini cookies.
- Scoop dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons each), place on baking sheet. Press a couple of candy eyes into each.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft. Cool on tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for the brightest blue.
- Add white chocolate chips or M&Ms for variety.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Details
Nutrition
- Calories: ~210 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
