Description
Delight in these fun and vibrant Blue Cookie Monster Cookies, packed with a mix of cookies and chocolate chips, featuring a playful blue color and a soft, chewy texture. Perfect for parties, kids’ treats, or any Cookie Monster fans!
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Add-ins & Coloring
- Blue gel food coloring (to desired intensity)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (white or semi-sweet)
- 1 cup crushed Oreos
- 1 cup chopped Chips Ahoy cookies
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, creating a light, aerated base for the cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly after each addition to fully incorporate them into the batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently until a uniform dough forms, being careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
- Add Blue Food Coloring: Stir in blue gel food coloring until the dough is evenly tinted with a bright blue hue, giving the cookies their signature look.
- Fold in Cookies and Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, crushed Oreos, and chopped Chips Ahoy cookies to distribute these delicious mix-ins throughout the dough.
- Scoop Dough: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion out dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden while the centers remain soft for chewy texture.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Add Candy Eyes (Optional): For a fun Cookie Monster look, add candy eyes onto the cookies once cooled, attaching them with a dab of frosting or melted chocolate if desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the intensity of the blue food coloring to your preference for a more vibrant or subtle blue color.
- Using softened butter is key to achieving the right cookie texture.
- Be careful not to overbake; removing cookies while centers are still soft ensures chewy cookies.
- Adding candy eyes is optional but highly recommended for a playful theme appropriate for children’s parties.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
