Cookie Monster Cookies Recipe

Introduction

These Cookie Monster Cookies are a fun and delicious treat bursting with chunks of chocolate and mini cookies. Each cookie hides a whole Oreo inside, making them a delightful surprise for any occasion. Perfect for sharing with friends or indulging in a sweet snack.

Ingredients

• 20 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 100 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
• 50 g (1/4 cup) light brown sugar
• 1 egg, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Blue gel food coloring
• 230 g (1 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 40 g (1/4 cup) dark chocolate chips
• 40 g (1/4 cup) white chocolate chips
• 30 g (1/4 cup) crushed mini cookies
• 3 Oreos, chopped
• 12 whole Oreos for stuffing

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together for about 2 minutes until the mixture is creamy.
2. Step 2: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and a few drops of blue gel food coloring, then mix again for 1 minute until smooth and evenly colored.
3. Step 3: Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined.
4. Step 4: Stir in the dark chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, crushed mini cookies, and chopped Oreos, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
5. Step 5: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes to firm up.
6. Step 6: Divide the dough into portions. Flatten each portion, place one whole Oreo in the center, and carefully wrap the dough around the Oreo, sealing it completely.
7. Step 7: Arrange the stuffed dough balls on a lined baking sheet. Chill again for 30 minutes in the fridge or 15 minutes in the freezer to help them hold their shape.
8. Step 8: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
9. Step 9: Let the cookies cool on the baking tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

• For a more intense blue color, add a little extra blue gel food coloring, but be careful not to add too much or alter the dough texture.
• Try swapping the Oreos with your favorite sandwich cookies or using peanut butter cups for a different surprise center.
• To make the cookies extra chewy, substitute half the granulated sugar with brown sugar.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, keep them refrigerated for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, warm gently in the microwave for 10–15 seconds to soften the chocolate center.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular food coloring instead of gel?

Yes, but gel food coloring provides more intense color with less moisture, so regular liquid dye might slightly affect dough texture and require careful adjustment.

Do I have to chill the dough before baking?

Chilling is recommended to firm up the dough, making it easier to wrap around the Oreos and helping the cookies maintain their shape during baking.

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Delight in these fun and indulgent Cookie Monster Cookies, featuring a vibrant blue dough filled with chocolate chips, crushed mini cookies, and whole Oreos hidden inside for a delightful surprise. Perfectly soft in the center with golden edges, these cookies bring a playful twist to your classic treat.

• Author: lina
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 55-75 minutes
• Yield: 12 servings 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

• 20 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 egg, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Blue gel food coloring, to desired shade

Sugars

• 100 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
• 50 g (1/4 cup) light brown sugar

Dry Ingredients

• 230 g (1 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda

Add-ins

• 40 g (1/4 cup) dark chocolate chips
• 40 g (1/4 cup) white chocolate chips
• 30 g (1/4 cup) crushed mini cookies
• 3 Oreos, chopped
• 12 whole Oreos for stuffing

Instructions

1. Beat Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together for about 2 minutes until the mixture becomes creamy and well combined.
2. Add Egg, Vanilla, and Coloring: Mix in the room temperature egg, vanilla extract, and blue gel food coloring. Continue mixing for 1 minute until the mixture is smooth and evenly colored.
3. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually fold these dry ingredients gently into the wet mixture using a spatula, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender dough.
4. Add Mix-Ins: Fold in the dark chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, crushed mini cookies, and chopped Oreos evenly throughout the dough for a rich texture and flavor.
5. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough container and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes. This helps the dough firm up and flavors to meld.
6. Shape Cookies with Whole Oreos: Take portions of the chilled dough, flatten each piece, place one whole Oreo in the center, and carefully wrap the dough around the Oreo to enclose it fully.
7. Pre-Chill the Shaped Cookies: Place the wrapped cookie dough balls on a lined baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes or alternatively, chill in the freezer for 15 minutes to set their shape before baking.
8. Bake: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the cookies on the lined sheet for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges turn lightly golden while the centers remain soft and chewy.
9. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

• Chilling the dough before baking is essential to maintain shape and deepen flavors.
• Use gel food coloring to avoid thinning the dough consistency.
• Wrap the Oreos tightly to prevent chocolate from leaking during baking.
• Cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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