Name: Cookie Monster Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-490152H7M35S
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour; 2 tsp cornstarch; 1 tsp baking soda; ¼ tsp salt; 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter (2 sticks, room temperature); 1 ¼ cups (267g) brown sugar; ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar; 2 large eggs (room temperature); 1 tsp vanilla extract; Royal blue gel food coloring; Electric blue gel food coloring; Violet gel food coloring; 2/3 cup (113g) white chocolate chips (divided); 2/3 cup chopped Chips Ahoy cookies (preferably mini); 2/3 cup chopped Oreos

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Introduction

Cookie Monster Cookies are a fun twist on classic chocolate chip cookies, bursting with vibrant blue color and a mix of crunchy cookie chunks. These playful treats are perfect for cookie lovers who want something both delicious and visually striking.

A single round cookie with a bright blue base sits on a white marbled surface, with a bite taken out from one side revealing its soft texture. The cookie is topped with scattered chunks of light tan cookie dough, small white chocolate chips, and broken pieces of black and white sandwich cookies spread unevenly across the surface. Around the cookie, there are small crumbs and bits of the toppings, adding to the casual, freshly baked look. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3 cups (360g) all purpose flour
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter (2 sticks, room temperature)
1 ¼ cups (267g) brown sugar
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Royal blue, electric blue, and violet gel food coloring
2/3 cup (113g) white chocolate chips (divided)
2/3 cup chopped Chips Ahoy cookies (mini cookies work well)
2/3 cup chopped Oreos

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350º F. Line a cookie sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: In a larger mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed for 2 minutes until fluffy and pale.
Step 4: Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then beat for 30 seconds until well combined.
Step 5: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients on low speed. Before finishing, add the royal blue, electric blue, and violet gel food coloring until the dough achieves a deep, true blue color. The dough will be thick.
Step 6: Fold in ⅓ cup white chocolate chips, ⅓ cup chopped Chips Ahoy cookies, and ⅓ cup chopped Oreos by hand until evenly distributed.
Step 7: Use a cookie scoop to form 2-tablespoon-sized dough balls. Roll each into a smooth ball. Press the remaining white chocolate chips and cookie chunks on the outside of each dough ball. Place about 8 cookies on the prepared baking sheet at a time.
Step 8: Bake one cookie sheet at a time for 10–12 minutes. Remove cookies before the edges start browning for a soft center.
Step 9: Allow cookies to cool for 15 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring.

Tips & Variations

Use gel food coloring for a vibrant color without thinning the dough.
Mini chocolate chip cookies work best for the chopped cookie mix to maintain texture.
Try swapping Oreos for other sandwich cookies to add different flavors.
Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help the cookies hold their shape better.

Storage

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To keep them fresh longer, freeze in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Reheat frozen cookies gently in a microwave or oven for a soft, just-baked texture.

How to Serve

The image shows a close-up of bright blue cookies on a white plate, each cookie having a thick, slightly rough texture with different toppings embedded on the surface. The toppings include black and white Oreo cookie pieces, creamy white chocolate chips, and light brown cookie crumbs scattered unevenly across the blue dough. The cookies are thick and round, placed in small stacks on the plate. In the background, there is a blurred view of more blue cookies on another white plate, and a small stack of whole Oreo cookies, all set on a smooth white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular liquid food coloring instead of gel?

Gel food coloring is recommended because it provides rich color without altering the dough consistency. Regular liquid coloring may make the dough too soft or runny.

Can I make these cookies dairy-free?

This recipe uses unsalted butter and white chocolate chips, which contain dairy. You can substitute plant-based butter and dairy-free white chocolate chips to make it dairy-free, but results may vary.