Why You’ll Love This Recipe
I love how these cookies deliver on flavor, texture, and nostalgia all at once. They’re playful, colorful, and loaded with a variety of chocolates and cookies in every bite. With a hidden melty chocolate center and a crunchy topping, each one is a delightful surprise. Plus, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for parties, bake sales, or themed birthdays.
Ingredients
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▢ 1 cup butter, room temperature
▢ 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
▢ ¾ cup granulated sugar
▢ 2 large eggs
▢ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
▢ Blue food coloring
▢ 1 teaspoon salt
▢ 2 teaspoons baking powder
▢ 3 cups flour
▢ ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
▢ ½ cup white chocolate chips
▢ ¾ cup chopped Oreos (about 10)
▢ ¾ cup chopped crispy chocolate chip cookies (Famous Amos or mini Chips Ahoy)
▢ ¾ cup milk chocolate discs or chunks of milk chocolate bar
Topping:
▢ Extra semisweet chocolate chips
▢ Extra white chocolate chips
▢ Extra chopped Oreos
▢ Extra chopped crispy chocolate chip cookies
Directions
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I preheat my oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, I cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for about 1 minute.
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I add the eggs and vanilla, then beat for another 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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I mix in the blue food coloring until I get the vibrant Cookie Monster shade I want.
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I stir in the salt, baking powder, and flour just until the flour disappears — careful not to overmix.
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I fold in the semisweet and white chocolate chips, chopped Oreos, and chopped crispy cookies.
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If the dough feels too soft, I chill it for 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
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I take 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten it out, and place 2–3 milk chocolate discs in the center. Then I wrap the dough around the chocolate and top it with another 2 tablespoons of dough.
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I press a little of each topping — chips, Oreos, and cookies — onto the top of each dough ball.
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I space the cookies out on the baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes.
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After baking, I let them cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Servings and Timing
This recipe makes 20 cookies.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: About 35 minutes
Variations
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I sometimes switch the blue coloring for a red or green version for themed holidays.
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For even more texture, I’ve added chopped pretzels or mini M&Ms.
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If I want to simplify, I leave out the filling and just mix in all the chips and cookies. They’re still amazing!
Storage/Reheating
I keep these in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
They also freeze well — baked or unbaked dough balls — for up to 2 months.
To reheat, I pop a cookie in the microwave for about 10–15 seconds to bring back that warm, gooey center.
FAQs
What kind of chocolate cookies should I use?
I tested a few types — Famous Amos and mini Chips Ahoy worked best. They add just the right crunch and flavor without overpowering the dough.
Do I have to use blue food coloring?
Nope! I use it to give them that signature Cookie Monster look, but it’s totally optional if I’m not going for the theme.
Can I skip the chocolate disc center?
Yes, but I love the melty surprise in the middle. If I skip it, I just make slightly smaller cookies and reduce the baking time by a minute or two.
How do I stop the cookies from spreading too much?
If the dough is very soft, I chill it for about 30 minutes before baking. That helps them keep their shape.
Can I make these in advance?
Definitely. I often freeze the dough balls and bake them fresh as needed. I just let them sit at room temp for a bit before baking.
Conclusion
These Cookie Monster Cookies are over-the-top in the best way — sweet, chunky, colorful, and packed with everything I love. Whether I’m baking for a themed party or just want a fun treat, these cookies never disappoint. I love how they mix chewy centers with crunchy mix-ins and melty chocolate for the ultimate cookie experience.
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Cookie Monster Cookies
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These fun, bright blue cookies are stuffed with chocolate chips, Oreos, crispy cookie chunks, and a melty chocolate center—just like the TikTok trend but even better!
Ingredients
Cookie Dough:
1 cup butter (room temperature, not too soft)
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Blue food coloring (gel recommended)
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup white chocolate chips
¾ cup chopped Oreos (about 10 Oreos)
¾ cup chopped crispy chocolate chip cookies (e.g., Famous Amos, mini Chips Ahoy)
¾ cup milk chocolate discs or chopped milk chocolate bar
Topping:
Extra semisweet chocolate chips
Extra white chocolate chips
Extra chopped Oreos
Extra chopped crispy chocolate chip cookies
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease baking sheets.
Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together for 1 minute.
Add eggs and vanilla. Cream for 3 minutes until light, fluffy, and pale in color.
Mix in blue food coloring until desired shade is reached.
Add salt, baking powder, and flour. Mix just until no flour streaks remain—do not overmix.
Fold in chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, chopped Oreos, and chopped crispy cookies.
If dough is very soft, refrigerate for 30 minutes to prevent excessive spreading.
Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten slightly, and place 2–3 chocolate discs or chunks in the center. Wrap dough around chocolate, then top with another 2 tablespoons of dough.
Press a bit of each topping (chocolate chips, Oreos, cookies) onto each dough ball.
Bake 10–12 minutes. Leave space for cookies to spread.
Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Best crispy cookies for mix-ins: Famous Amos is best, followed by mini Chips Ahoy. Full-sized Chips Ahoy are a bit too soft, but still work.
For a brighter color, use gel food coloring.
You can customize these with your favorite chocolate or cookie mix-ins.
Stuffing chocolate in the center gives a gooey, molten center — don’t skip it!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: All Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
