Description
These Cookie Monster Cookies are a fun and colorful twist on classic chocolate chip cookies, featuring vibrant blue dough packed with semisweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed mini Oreos. Perfect for themed parties or any occasion that calls for a playful, delicious treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Blue food coloring (gel preferred)
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini Oreos, crushed
Instructions
- Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter together with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and creamy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract until everything is fully combined to enhance the flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Mix Everything Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender and prevent toughness.
- Add Food Coloring: Slowly add blue food coloring a little at a time to the dough, mixing in between until you achieve the desired vibrant blue color reminiscent of the Cookie Monster.
- Fold in Add-Ins: Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed mini Oreos to evenly distribute them without breaking the dough structure.
- Form the Cookies: Scoop out approximately 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets spaced about 2 inches apart, then slightly flatten each ball with the palm of your hand to encourage even baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden while the centers remain soft for a chewy texture.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Once fully cooled, serve and enjoy your colorful and delicious Cookie Monster Cookies, perfect for sharing!
Notes
- Use gel-based blue food coloring to achieve a bright, vibrant color without altering the dough consistency.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding the flour to prevent dense, tough cookies.
- For easier portioning, use a cookie scoop to maintain uniform cookie sizes.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet first to avoid breaking before transferring to a wire rack.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
