Soft & Chewy Cookie Monster Cookies Recipe

Today I reveal my Blue Cookie Recipe that is both vibrant and indulgent. I combine all-purpose flour and baking soda with soft unsalted butter, brown sugar, and a touch of blue food coloring to create a unique treat. White and dark chocolate chips mixed with crushed Oreos add an unexpected twist. Enjoy!

I recently came up with an epic twist on a classic treat and I just had to share it with you. These Soft & Chewy Cookie Monster Cookies are not only a feast for the eyes, but also for your taste buds.

I mixed together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt before blending in 3/4 cup unsalted butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Then I added 2 large eggs and 2 tsp vanilla extract for that rich flavor.

A fun pop of color comes from 8-10 drops of blue food coloring making them look like the wildest blue cookie ever! Loaded with both white and dark chocolate chips, plus crushed Oreos and chocolate chip cookies, these treats are a playful twist on a traditional chocolate chip cookie recipe.

Honestly, they’re the perfect cookie mashup for any birthday party or dessert night. Enjoy baking!

Why I Like this Recipe

1. I really like how this recipe mixes up textures and flavors. The soft chewy cookie base combined with the crunch from the crushed Oreos and chocolate chip cookies makes every bite interesting.
2. I love that the blue food coloring gives the cookies this cool, cookie monster look. It’s fun and unexpected, and it makes the cookies look super unique.
3. I enjoy the balance of sweet tastes from both white and dark chocolate chips. It isnt too overpowering and gives every bite a burst of chocolatey flavor.
4. The recipe is easy to follow and makes a huge batch so I can share them with my friends. It always reminds me of fun times and birthday parties.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour supplies necessary carbs that form the cookie’s chewy structure.
• Unsalted butter lends rich flavor and tender texture with essential fats.
• Brown and granulated sugars sweeten the dough and aid in browning.
• Eggs contribute protein and help bind ingredients for a perfect bite.
• Vanilla extract adds depth and balances the cookie’s natural sweetness.
• Blue food coloring creates a playful, cookie monster vibe in every cookie.
• White and dark chocolate chips melt smoothly, offering creamy, sweet bursts.
• Crushed Oreos and chocolate chip cookies add crunchy texture and extra fun.
• Baking soda and salt work together to lift and enhance flavor.

Ingredient Quantities

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 8-10 drops blue food coloring
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies
• 1 cup crushed chocolate chip cookies

How to Make this

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt.

3. In a large bowl, cream 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup packed brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Beat in 2 large eggs and 2 tsp vanilla extract until well mixed.

5. Add 8-10 drops of blue food coloring to the wet mixture and stir until the color is evenly distributed.

6. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until just combined.

7. Fold in 1 cup white chocolate chips, 1 cup dark chocolate chips, 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies, and 1 cup crushed chocolate chip cookies.

8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.

9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look soft.

10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a rack to cool completely then enjoy these awesome soft & chewy cookie monster cookies!

Equipment Needed

1. Preheated oven set to 350°F
2. Cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
3. Parchment paper (for lining the sheet)
4. Small bowl for mixing the dry ingredients
5. Large bowl for creaming the butter and sugars
6. Whisk for combining the dry ingredients
7. Electric mixer or hand mixer for creaming the wet ingredients
8. Measuring cups and spoons to measure all your ingredients
9. Spatula for folding in the chips and crushed cookies
10. Tablespoon or cookie scoop to portion out the dough
11. Cooling rack to let the cookies cool after baking

FAQ

Soft & Chewy Cookie Monster Cookies Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• Instead of all-purpose flour, you could use whole wheat flour or a GF blend though it might change the cookie texture a bit.
• If you dont have baking soda, you can substitute about 2-3 teaspoons of baking powder, but be aware the rise and flavor might be a bit different.
• Unsalted butter can be swapped out with salted butter, just be sure to reduce the extra salt in the recipe.
• You can replace brown sugar with demerara or muscovado sugar in equal amount to keep the cookies moist and flavorful.
• If white chocolate chips are hard to find, try using butterscotch chips or extra dark chocolate chips to still get a nice sweet contrast.

Pro Tips

1. Let the dough chill for about 30 minutes in the fridge before baking so that the cookies hold their shape better and come out nice and chewy.
2. If you have one, use a cookie scoop to portion the dough evenly; this helps ensure all cookies bake at the same rate and come out pretty uniformly.
3. Keep an eye on the cookies towards the end of the baking time since their centers might look a little soft; they will firm up a bit as they cool so don’t overbake them.
4. When you mix in the blue food coloring, stir it really well so that you avoid any streaks of blue in your dough.
5. Try not to overmix your dough once you add the dry ingredients; stirring just until everything is combined will help keep your cookies light and tender.