Description
Whisk your culinary skills through a playful venture with the Cookie Monster Delight Cookies—an enticing recipe that marries the rich flavors of chocolate chips with the fun, eye-catching appeal of bright blue hues. Perfect for parties, special occasions, or a unique treat for those after-school snacks, these cookies are sure to capture both attention and taste buds.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1/4 cup blue food coloring gel
Step-by-Step Directions
1. Preheat and Prep
Begin by preheating your oven to 350F (175C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for the cookie dough.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk these ingredients together and set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, whip the softened butter with the brown and granulated sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, thoroughly beating after each addition before mixing in the vanilla extract.
4. Add Dry Ingredients
Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, stirring just enough to combine—taking care not to overmix.
5. Color the Dough
Divide the dough equally into two parts. Mix the blue food coloring into half of the dough until uniformly colored. Keep the other half plain.
6. Add Mix-Ins
To the uncolored dough, gently fold in the chocolate chips and crushed mini Oreo cookies. You have the option to add chocolate chips to the blue dough as well or leave it plain for a striking color contrast.
7. Shape the Cookies
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, arrange heaping scoops of dough onto the lined baking sheet. Opt for a marbled look by swirling both dough colors together in each cookie or maintain separate halves for a distinct two-toned appearance.
8. Bake
Bake the cookies in your preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Cookies should have golden edges but soft centers. Check the cookies for doneness, as the blue dough might need additional baking time.
9. Cool and Enjoy
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Then, enjoy your delightful, eye-catching Cookie Monster cookies!
Servings & Preparation Time
The recipe makes about 24 cookies. Preparation time is roughly 15 minutes with a baking time of 12 minutes per batch.
Tips for Storage & Reheating
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- For longer storage, freeze the cookies in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Ensure cookies are separated by wax paper to avoid sticking.
- To reheat, simply warm cookies in a 300F oven for 5-10 minutes until heated through.
Conclusion
Cookie Monster Delight Cookies provide a fantastical twist on a beloved classic. Whether you’re catering to a discerning adult palate or looking for a snack that will thrill a child, these cookies—with their playful hues and satisfying chocolatey crunch—are an excellent choice. Bring a batch to your next gathering and watch them disappear as quickly as you can say “Cookie Monster!”
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Cookie Monster Delight Cookies
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Description
Whisk your culinary skills through a playful venture with the Cookie Monster Delight Cookies—an enticing recipe that marries the rich flavors of chocolate chips with the fun, eye-catching appeal of bright blue hues. Perfect for parties, special occasions, or a unique treat for those after-school snacks, these cookies are sure to capture both attention and taste buds.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1/4 cup blue food coloring gel
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Cream the softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
- Divide the dough in half and color one half with blue food coloring. Add chocolate chips and crushed mini Oreo cookies to the uncolored dough.
- Shape the cookies and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool the cookies on a wire rack before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes