Description
Dive into these fun and colorful Cookie Monster Cookies, loaded with semisweet and white chocolate chips, and crunchy mini Oreos. Vibrantly tinted blue with gel food coloring, these soft and chewy cookies bring a whimsical twist to classic cookie flavors, perfect for parties, special occasions, or any time you crave a nostalgic 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), to desired shade
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 ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for your cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract until well combined for enhanced 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 gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep your cookies tender and soft.
- Add Food Coloring: Incorporate blue gel food coloring a little at a time into the dough until you reach your desired vibrant shade of blue, giving the cookies their signature look.
- Fold in Add-Ins: Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed mini Oreos for bursts of flavor and crunchy texture in every bite.
- Form the Cookies: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart and flatten slightly with the palm of your hand to shape.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until edges turn golden but centers remain soft, ensuring a perfect chewy texture.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy your delicious, fun, and colorful Cookie Monster Cookies as a delightful treat for any occasion.
Notes
- Using gel food coloring helps keep the dough consistency from thinning, unlike liquid food coloring.
- Do not overbake; remove cookies when edges are golden but centers still look slightly undercooked for soft, chewy results.
- Ensure butter is properly softened to achieve the best texture when creaming with sugars.
- Feel free to substitute mini Oreos with crushed regular Oreos if preferred.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
