These Soft & Chewy Cookie Monster Cookies are a fun, colorful, and delicious treat perfect for kids and cookie lovers alike. With a bright blue color, crunchy cookie pieces, and plenty of chocolate chips, these cookies are as tasty as they are eye-catching. They have a soft, chewy center with just the right amount of crispiness on the edges.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed chocolate chip cookies (like Chips Ahoy)
- ½ cup crushed Oreo cookies
- Blue gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully combined.
- Add a few drops of blue gel food coloring and mix until the dough reaches your desired shade of blue.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, crushed chocolate chip cookies, and crushed Oreo cookies.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Tips & Variations
- For extra chewiness, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Swap out chocolate chips for white chocolate or M&M candies for variety.
- Use more or fewer cookie mix-ins depending on your preference.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days to keep them soft.
- For a fun presentation, add candy eyeballs on top before baking to make them look like Cookie Monster!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These Cookie Monster Cookies are not only adorable but also packed with flavor and texture. The combination of crunchy cookies, melty chocolate chips, and a perfectly soft center makes them irresistible. They’re great for birthday parties, bake sales, or simply indulging in a nostalgic, fun dessert. Kids and adults alike will love these delightful blue cookies!
