Description
These Cookie Monster Cookies are a fun and whimsical treat that are perfect for parties or a special sweet treat. With a soft and chewy cookie base filled with a variety of delicious mix-ins, these cookies are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Blue gel food coloring
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cookie Mix-Ins:
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped Oreo cookies
- 1 cup chopped Chips Ahoy cookies
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Candy eyes for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and blue food coloring to reach desired color.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips, Oreo pieces, Chips Ahoy pieces, and white chocolate chips.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Decorate: Press candy eyes into warm cookies and let cool on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a chewier texture, slightly underbake cookies and let them finish setting on the baking sheet.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
