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Cookie Monster Cookies

Cookie Monster Cookies: Fun, Chewy Treats Your Kids Will Love

Cookie Monster Cookies are colorful, chewy treats bursting with flavors that kids will love, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Period 15 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Adds softness to the texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure freshness for best results.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Sea salt or kosher salt are good alternatives.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine or coconut oil for dairy-free.
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Can switch to coconut sugar for a healthier option.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Any granulated sugar can be used.
  • 2 large Eggs Substitutable with flax eggs for a vegan version.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Substitute with almond extract for a different taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Gel Food Coloring (Royal Blue, Electric Blue, Violet) Any food coloring can be used, but results may vary.
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Can swap with semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips.
  • 1 cup Chopped Chips Ahoy Cookies Homemade chocolate chip cookies can also be used.
  • 1 cup Chopped Oreos Other sandwich cookies can be substituted.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Medium bowl
  • Larger mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • cookie scoop
  • Cookie sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cookie Monster Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a larger mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in the large eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well before incorporating gel food coloring.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to your wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Carefully fold in the white chocolate chips, chopped Chips Ahoy cookies, and Oreos by hand.
  7. Form dough into balls about 2 tablespoons in size and place them on your prepared cookie sheets.
  8. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for about 15 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for any occasion and fun to make with kids. Feel free to customize the ingredients to your preference.

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