Description
Indulgent Cookie Monster Cookies bring childhood nostalgia and playful blue charm to classic chocolate chip treats. Crumbly edges, chewy centers, and colorful M&M sprinkles make these cookies a delightful sensory experience for cookie enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Flavor and Mix-ins:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup blue chocolate melts (or blue candy melts)
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (for eyes)
- 1/4 cup black candy or chocolate chips (for eyes)
Seasonings and Extracts:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together in a medium mixing bowl, then set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, blend softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture becomes airy and pale, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, thoroughly combining after each addition. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Slowly integrate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Gently fold blue chocolate melts and semi-sweet chocolate chips into the cookie dough, distributing evenly.
- Portion dough using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, creating rounded balls placed 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookie edges turn golden brown and centers appear slightly soft.
- While cookies bake, melt mini marshmallows for creating Cookie Monster’s characteristic eyes.
- After removing cookies from oven, allow them to cool slightly, then carefully position two marshmallow “eyes” on each cookie.
- Complete the monster face by adding a black candy chip or small chocolate chip in the center of each marshmallow to form pupils.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and allow complete cooling before serving or storing.
Notes
- Customize cookie texture by adjusting butter temperature for softer or crispier results.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker cookies.
- Experiment with different extract combinations like vanilla-mint or vanilla-orange for unique flavor profiles.
- Substitute blue chocolate melts with natural food coloring or blue candy melts for more vibrant Cookie Monster appearance.
- For gluten-free option, replace all-purpose flour with 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.
- Create dairy-free version using coconut oil instead of butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Use smaller cookie scoop for bite-sized treats perfect for children’s parties.
- Store cookies in airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg