Description
Cookie Monster Cookies are irresistible treats featuring gooey chocolate chips and a perfectly chewy texture with vibrant blue coloring and playful sprinkles, making them ideal for any occasion from family nights to festive parties.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients
- Blue food coloring or blue sprinkles (to achieve the signature blue hue)
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- Optional: mini marshmallows or candy eyes for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is fluffy and light in color. Then add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter and sugar batter, mixing just until incorporated to avoid overworking the dough.
- Add color and chocolate: Stir in blue food coloring or sprinkles to achieve the iconic Cookie Monster blue color. Fold in a generous amount of chocolate chips to ensure gooey chocolate bursts in every bite.
- Portion and bake: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until edges turn golden but centers remain soft and chewy.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to finish cooling. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best texture and gooey chocolate experience.
Notes
- Use softened butter, not melted, for best dough consistency and cookie texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and chewy.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes to an hour to develop flavor and prevent over-spreading.
- Use a medium cookie scoop for uniform baking and gooey centers.
- For softer cookies with melty centers, slightly underbake them.
- Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft longer.
- Dough can be chilled overnight to enhance flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cookie Monster Cookies, chocolate chip cookies, blue cookies, chewy cookies, gooey chocolate, fun cookies, kids cookies