Name: Cookie Monster Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup butter (room temperature, not too soft); 1 cup light brown sugar (packed); 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Blue food coloring (quantity as desired for color); 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup white chocolate chips; 3/4 cup chopped Oreos (about 10 Oreos); 3/4 cup chopped crispy chocolate chip cookies (like Famous Amos or mini Chips Ahoy); 3/4 cup milk chocolate discs or chunks of milk chocolate bar; Extra semisweet chocolate chips; Extra white chocolate chips; Extra chopped Oreos; Extra chopped crispy chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

1 cup butter (room temperature, not too soft)

1 cup light brown sugar (packed)

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Blue food coloring (to desired shade)

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

3 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup white chocolate chips

3/4 cup chopped Oreos (about 10 Oreos)

3/4 cup chopped crispy chocolate chip cookies (such as Famous Amos or mini Chips Ahoy)

3/4 cup milk chocolate discs or chunks of milk chocolate bar

Extra semisweet chocolate chips (for topping)

Extra white chocolate chips (for topping)

Extra chopped Oreos (for topping)

Extra chopped crispy chocolate chip cookies (for topping)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together the butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar for about 1 minute until combined.

Step 2: Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Continue creaming for 3 minutes until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color. Stir in blue food coloring until you achieve your desired shade.

Step 3: Add salt, baking powder, and flour to the bowl. Mix just until no flour streaks remain; avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.

Step 4: Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, chopped Oreos, and chopped crispy chocolate chip cookies. If the dough feels too soft and your cookies spread too much while baking, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before proceeding.

Step 5: Scoop out two tablespoons of dough and flatten it in your hand. Place 2–3 milk chocolate discs or chunks in the center, then wrap the dough edges around the chocolate. Top with two additional tablespoons of dough and gently form into a ball.

Step 6: Press a little extra of each mix-in—semisweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, chopped Oreos, and chopped crispy cookies—onto the top of each dough ball for a colorful, textured finish.

Step 7: Place the cookies on a lined or greased baking sheet, allowing plenty of space for spreading. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

If you want a deeper blue color, add food coloring gradually and mix well until you reach your desired shade.

Refrigerating the dough helps control spreading and yields thicker cookies.

For a different flavor twist, swap milk chocolate discs with peanut butter cups or caramel squares.

Use gluten-free flour if preferred, adjusting baking powder amounts as needed.

Storage

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. To keep them soft, add a slice of bread to the container. For longer storage, freeze cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Reheat briefly in a microwave or warm oven to enjoy melty chocolate again.

FAQs

Can I use gel food coloring instead of liquid?

Yes, gel food coloring works well and may provide a more vibrant color without altering the dough’s consistency.