Cookie Monster Cookies Straight from Sesame Street To Your Kitchen!
Hey there, cookie-loving friends! Today, we’re diving into a recipe straight from the heart of Sesame Street, inspired by everyone’s favorite blue, fuzzy friend—Cookie Monster! Imagine biting into a delectable, blue chocolate chip cookie base that’s packed with crushed Oreos and Chips Ahoy cookies. These scrumptious treats are sure to delight kids and adults alike, making snack time a monster-sized hit. So grab your apron, channel your inner Cookie Monster, and let’s get baking some delicious Cookie Monster Cookies!
Cookie Monster Cookies
Yield: 20 cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes / Bake Time: 14 minutes / Idle Time: 30 minutes
Equipment
- 9×11 Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups brown sugar
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup Chips Ahoy chocolate chip cookie pieces
- ½ cup Oreo pieces
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Blue Food Dye
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter, brown sugar and white sugar. Mix together until combined.
Add in the eggs and vanilla extract. Blend together again until smooth.
Dye the wet ingredients with a generous amount of blue dye to get a deep blue color. Mix until the color is evenly distributed.
Pour the flour, baking soda and salt into the wet ingredients and fold together with a rubber spatula until a thick dough forms.
Fold in the chocolate chips, crushed oreos, and crushed chocolate chip cookie pieces mixing them until incorporated in the cookie dough.
Cover this bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill.
Use a large scooper to scoop large balls of cookie monster cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Top the dough balls with extra oreo and chocolate chip cookie pieces.
Bake in the oven for 14 minutes until puffy.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
Serve and enjoy while still warm!
FAQ
Can I use a different type of cookie instead of Chips Ahoy?
Absolutely! Feel free to substitute Chips Ahoy with your favorite cookie. Just make sure to crush them into small pieces for the best texture.
How do I achieve the blue color for the cookie dough?
You can achieve the vibrant blue color by adding a few drops of blue food coloring to the cookie dough. Mix well until the color is evenly distributed.
Can I make these cookies gluten-free?
Yes, you can make a gluten-free version by using gluten-free flour and substituting the Oreos and Chips Ahoy with gluten-free alternatives.
How should I store the cookies to keep them fresh?
Store your Cookie Monster Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They should stay fresh for up to a week.
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