Introduction

Cookie Monster Cookies are a fun and colorful twist on classic chocolate chip cookies, featuring a surprise Oreo center and a vibrant blue dough. Perfect for cookie lovers who want a playful treat with layers of chocolatey goodness.

A close-up of a three-layer stack of bright blue cookies with mix-ins. The bottom layer is a solid blue cookie with black and white chips embedded. The middle layer is a blue cookie cut in half, showing a thick black sandwich cookie with white cream in the center, surrounded by blue dough with mini cookie pieces and some white chocolate chips. The top layer is another half blue cookie with visible mini cookie bits and chocolate chips inside. The stack is on a white marbled surface with scattered mini cookies, chocolate chips, and a white bottle of milk blurred in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

20 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
100 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
50 g (1/4 cup) light brown sugar
1 egg, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
Blue gel food coloring
230 g (1 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
40 g (1/4 cup) dark chocolate chips
40 g (1/4 cup) white chocolate chips
30 g (1/4 cup) crushed mini cookies
3 Oreos, chopped
12 whole Oreos for stuffing

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together for about 2 minutes until the mixture is creamy.
Step 2: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and blue gel food coloring, then mix again for 1 minute until smooth and evenly colored.
Step 3: Sift together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
Step 4: Gently fold in the dark and white chocolate chips, crushed mini cookies, and chopped Oreos to evenly distribute them throughout the dough.
Step 5: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes to firm up.
Step 6: Divide the dough into portions. Flatten each portion and place one whole Oreo in the center, then carefully wrap the dough around it to enclose the Oreo completely.
Step 7: Arrange the stuffed dough balls on a lined baking sheet and chill again for 30 minutes in the fridge, or 15 minutes in the freezer for quicker firming.
Step 8: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges turn lightly golden while keeping the centers soft.
Step 9: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

For extra chewy cookies, try substituting half the granulated sugar with brown sugar.
If you prefer a less intense blue color, add the food coloring gradually until you reach your desired shade.
Use a cookie scoop to ensure even-sized dough portions for consistent baking.
Substitute mini cookie pieces with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or candy bits for a personalized touch.

Storage

Store leftover Cookie Monster Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To keep them soft, place a slice of bread in the container to maintain moisture. For longer storage, freeze the cookies for up to 3 months and thaw at room temperature before serving.

How to Serve

Eight round cookies with bright blue dough form the base layer, each studded with pieces of dark brown cookie bits, white chocolate chips, and light brown cookie chunks, all scattered unevenly across the top. The cookies sit spaced apart on white parchment paper, which rests on a white marbled textured surface. The surface shows small holes as a pattern under the parchment paper, adding detail to the background. The cookies have a slightly raised, bumpy blue texture and each cookie's toppings create a colorful contrast against the blue base. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular food coloring instead of gel?

You can use regular food coloring, but gel food coloring provides a more vibrant color without altering the dough’s consistency.

Do I have to chill the dough before baking?

Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading during baking and enhances the cookie’s texture, so it’s recommended for the best results.