Description
Cookie Monster Cookies are fun, vibrant, and deliciously soft chocolate chip cookies enhanced with blue candy coating or sprinkles to give them a playful, colorful look. These cookies bake quickly to golden edges while maintaining a chewy, tender center, perfect for a party or any casual treat craving.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup blue candy coating or sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined, setting this mixture aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture is fluffy and light in color.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next, then mix in the vanilla extract until the batter is smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and blue candy coating or sprinkles, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown, while the centers remain soft and chewy; then remove from oven and allow to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For best results, ensure butter is softened but not melted to achieve the perfect cookie texture.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to maintain cookie tenderness.
- Blue candy coating or sprinkles add not only color but also a sweet texture, making these cookies visually appealing for kids and themed parties.
- If you prefer a less sweet option, reduce the blue candy coating slightly or substitute with crushed blue M&Ms.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
