Name: Cookie Monster Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Here’s everything you’ll need to whip up a batch of these fun and indulgent cookies:; ⅔ cup (140 g) butter, softened (regular or vegan); ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar; ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract; ¼–½ teaspoon blue food coloring; 2 cups + 2 Tablespoons (265 g) all-purpose flour (see notes); ¾ teaspoon salt; ¾ teaspoon baking soda; ¼–½ cup chocolate chips (a mix of semi-sweet and white chocolate, regular or vegan); ⅓ cup mini chocolate chip cookies (like Chips Ahoy or Enjoy Life mini cookies, see notes); 14 Oreo cookies; Next, I add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar. I mix until everything is fully combined, then add the blue food coloring. I usually start with ¼ teaspoon and add more until I get that vibrant Cookie Monster blue. The color can be as bold or as playful as you like!; In a separate bowl, I whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. This ensures the baking soda is evenly distributed, preventing any uneven rising or salty pockets in the cookies.; I gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft cookie dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but easy to scoop. Overmixing at this stage can make the cookies tough, so gentle folding is perfect.

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Finally, I fold in the chocolate chips, mini chocolate chip cookies, and roughly chopped Oreos. I try not to overmix so that each cookie gets a nice distribution of chocolatey and crunchy bits. The dough now looks like a little blue cookie monster waiting to come to life in the oven!
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Shaping the Cookie Monster Cookies
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Shaping these cookies is where you start to see the Cookie Monster magic come alive. I like to make them generous in size so they stay soft and chewy in the middle with slightly crisp edges.
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I use a cookie scoop or a tablespoon to portion out the dough. Each scoop should be about 2–3 tablespoons of dough. I roll them lightly into balls, keeping them slightly rough to give that homemade, rustic look.
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I preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. I place the dough balls about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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The centers will look slightly underbaked, but that’s perfect for that chewy Cookie Monster texture.
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Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. This helps them set without losing softness.
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Keeping your cookies fresh is easy, so you can enjoy them over several days.

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Recommended Kitchen Equipment

Mixing Bowl & Hand/Stand Mixer

Measuring Cups & Spoons

Spatula & Wooden Spoon

Baking Sheet & Parchment Paper

Cooling Rack