Description
These Cookie Monster Cookies are a fun twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie, featuring vibrant blue dough loaded with semisweet and white chocolate chips, plus crunchy mini Oreos. Perfectly chewy with crisp edges, these cookies bring a playful burst of color and texture that will delight cookie lovers of all ages.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Blue food coloring (gel preferred)
Mix-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, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to fully incorporate them, then mix in the vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the 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 ingredients, mixing gently just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
- Add Food Coloring: Add blue food coloring a little at a time to the dough to reach your desired vibrant shade of blue, mixing until color is evenly distributed.
- Fold in Add-Ins: Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed mini Oreos to distribute them evenly without breaking up the mix-ins.
- Form the Cookies: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart, then flatten each ball slightly with your palm for even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft and chewy.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to set perfectly.
- Serve: Enjoy your delicious Cookie Monster cookies fresh or store in an airtight container to keep them soft.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant blue without altering dough consistency.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly on baking sheets before moving to racks to prevent breaking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Mini Oreos add a delightful crunch but can be substituted with crushed regular Oreos if mini are unavailable.
