Cookie Monster Cookies Kids Will Love
Delight your kids with this irresistible Cookie Monster Cookies recipe! These cute, eye-catching treats are a delight to make and even more fun to eat.
Just as the Cookie Monster brings a spark of joy and fun to Sesame Street, our Cookie Monster Cookies are guaranteed to add a splash of color and a dollop of fun to your kitchen.
Perfect for a themed party, a special treat, or just because you love cookies.
We’re tipping our baker’s hats to our furry blue friend today, and what better way to celebrate than by creating a batch of delightful Cookie Monster Cookies?
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These treats are not just another boring cookie recipe. They are an homage to the simple joy of cookies. The unmistakable crunch, the melt-in-your-mouth goodness, and our beloved friend, the Cookie Monster.
Cookie Monster Cookies Your Kids Will Love
Today, I’m thrilled to share my take on a recipe I’ve been dying to try. Yes, you’ve guessed it, it’s time for Cookie Monster cookies!
There’s something magical about this recipe, a playfulness that captures the spirit of childhood and brings a delightful twist to our baking adventures.
You may have spotted those fun cookies making rounds on TikTok. Well, we’re bringing these adorable treats to life with candy eyes.
Your kids are going to love them.
Our Cookie Monster cookies are colored blue with Butterfly Pea Powder. It’s a natural food coloring made from the dried blue flowers of the Butterfly Pea plant.
This is what lends the cookies their signature color. Of course, you can use blue food coloring if you prefer.
These cookies contain an addictive mix of Oreos and Chips Ahoy. They offer an indulgent experience that will make you feel like you’ve got a direct line to Cookie Monster’s secret stash.
The aroma, the crunch, the sweet, and the slightly salty flavors combine to make a very yummy cookie.
You won’t be able to resist them. And honestly, why should you? They’re simple to make, a joy to decorate, and disappear faster than you can say “Cookie Monster!”
So, let’s whip up a batch of our fun, tasty, and oh-so-blue Cookie Monster Cookies. Your kids are going to love these. We promise it will be a baking adventure you’ll cherish. Now, let’s get baking!
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What You Need For Cookie Monster Cookies
Here’s a brief rundown of what’s going into our delightful Cookie Monster cookies:
- All-Purpose Flour: The foundation of our cookies, providing structure and texture.
- Baking Soda: This helps our cookies rise and spread, ensuring a perfect shape every time.
- Salt: This enhances the flavor of all other ingredients.
- Butterfly Pea Powder: A natural, blue food coloring. You can substitute blue food coloring if you prefer.
- Unsalted Butter: Softened to room temperature, this will give our cookies a tender crumb and rich flavor.
- Sugars: A combination of granulated and brown sugar for sweetness and to help our cookies brown nicely.
- Eggs: take them out early so they reach room temperature. These bind our ingredients together.
- Vanilla Extract: This adds extra sweetness and flavor to our cookies.
- Chocolate Chips: You can use semi-sweet, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate, depending on your preference.
- Oreo Cookies: Broken into pieces, these add a fun crunch and extra cookie flavor to our recipe.
- Chips Ahoy Cookies: Chopped up, they provide another layer of cookie delight to our Cookie Monster cookies.
- Candy Eyes: The finishing touch that brings our Cookie Monster cookies to life!
Step By Step Directions for Cookie Monster Cookies
Step 1: Let’s get the stage ready
Gather Your Ingredients.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). As the oven warms up, it’s preparing to welcome your cookies and turn them into lovely, edible monsters.
Next, prepare your baking stage. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Step 2: Mixing Ingredients
Grab a large bowl, and add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Give it a good mix until everything is mingling together.
In another bowl, let’s create the base for our cookie dough. You’ll need your softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix them together, add in your eggs and vanilla extract.
The Cookie Monster magic happens now! Gradually add the butterfly pea powder or food coloring to the mixture.
Stir gently until your dough reaches the right shade of blue. Remember, add the color gradually until you get the desired blue shade. Cookie Monster would be proud!
Step 3 Finishing The Dough
Now, slowly introduce your flour mixture to the blue dough. Mix it gently, letting the flour absorb the colors and the flavors.
It’s time for the sweet surprise. Gently fold in your chosen chocolate chips and half of your chopped cookies. You’re adding bits of joy into every bite!
Step 4 Baking
Scoop out your dough and roll it into balls. Then place them on your prepared baking sheet. Make sure they have enough room to spread out.
Pop them into your preheated oven. Bake at 350°F for 8 minutes until done. They’ll come out smelling like heaven.
Step 5 Final Touches
Once out of the oven, gently flatten the cookies while they’re still warm. Sprinkle the remaining chopped cookies on the bottom half of each cookie, then add two eyes to each.
Cookie Monster’s eyes are a little wonky, so have fun with the placement!
Let your cookies rest for 5 minutes. They will continue to cook, giving them a nice chewy texture.
Transfer them to a cookie rack for further cooling. And voila, your Cookie Monster cookies are ready to wow your kids!
Enjoy this fun baking journey, and remember, just like the Cookie Monster, cookies are meant to be shared! Happy baking!
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Some Fun Alternatives
Baking is all about creativity and fun! Here are a few substitutions you can try to put your own spin on these Cookie Monster cookies:
- Alternative Colors: You can use different food colorings to explore other Sesame Street characters. For example, use red food dye for Elmo cookies or green for Oscar the Grouch cookies!
- Different Cookies: Instead of the traditional Oreo and Chips Ahoy mix, try using other cookies for the dough. Peanut butter cookies or golden Oreos cookies could make for a unique twist!
- White Chocolate Chips: You could replace the chocolate chips with white chocolate or butterscotch chips for a different flavor profile.
Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and enjoy the process of baking and sharing your Cookie Monster cookies!
In conclusion, our cookie monster cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. With their bright blue color and cute candy eyes, they will surely bring a smile to anyone’s face. Not only are they fun and visually appealing, but their rich flavor and texture make them a crowd-pleaser.
So why not whip up a batch of these delicious cookies and watch your kid’s eyes light up with joy. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed!
Cookie Monster Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 teaspoons butterfly pea powder
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 6 Oreo cookies chopped, reserve 1/2 for garnish
- 6 chips ahoy cookies chopped, reserve 1/2 for garnish
- 84 candy decorating eyes 2 eyes per cookie
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°f.
- Add salt and baking soda to flour and mix
- In a mixing bowl, add brown sugar, sugar, and softened butter and mix until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix.
- Gradually add and mix the butterfly pea powder or food coloring until the desired color is reached.
- Slowly mix in the flour.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chip, then add and fold in half of the chopped cookies.
- Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the cookie dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cook at 350° for 8 minutes.
- Once done, gently flatten the cookies, sprinkle chopped cookies on the bottom half of the cookie, then add 2 eyes to each cookie. Remember that Cookie Monster’s eyes are a little wonky, so place them accordingly.
- Let cookies rest for 5 minutes and remove to a cookie rack for further cooling.
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