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    Home > Recipes > Cookies > Cookie Monster Cookies

    Cookie Monster Cookies

    Published on April 22, 2022. Last updated on August 18, 2022. By Gabby. 34 Comments

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    These blue cookie monster cookies are loaded with chocolate chips, cookie pieces, and stuffed with an Oreo in the centre! They’re fun to make for both adults and kids alike!

    Stacked Cookie Monster Cookies topped cookie is broken in half to see inside filling

    If I were a sesame street character, I would absolutely be the cookie monster. As you can tell by the name of the blog, I am obsessed with cookies (give me peanut butter cookies or chocolate chip cookies any day).

    So these cookie monster cookies are what I like to imagine an authentic cookie monster recipe from the monster himself would look like.

    You may have seen the blue Tiktok cookies stuffed with Hershey’s chocolate, and these cookies are taking it up a notch with chocolate chips AND crushed cookies, plus an Oreo cookie baked right into the centre! Your inner cookie monster is going to LOVE them!

    baking sheet of cookie monster cookies pictured from above with mini chips ahoy and chocolate chips scattered around

    Why You'll Love These Cookie Monster Cookies

    • These cookie monster cookies combine chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, Oreos, and chocolate chip cookies all wrapped in a soft and gooey cookie dough!
    • They can be made using regular dairy ingredients, or you can make them entirely dairy free using dairy free butter and vegan white chocolate.
    • These are BIG cookies - just how I imagine cookie monster would like them!
    • These cookies are easy to customize and you can really add any mix-ins you’d like. If you don’t have Oreos, you can leave those out and either stuff the cookies with a chocolate bar, or leave out the filling entirely - the world is your oyster!
    • If you’re looking for a fun cookie monster recipe for kids to make - this is it! Add some edible googly eyes to make them look like the cookie monster himself!

    Ingredients Needed

    ingredients needed to make cookie monster cookies in bowls with labels
    • Flour: This recipe was developed with all-purpose flour, and has not been tested with gluten free flour.
    • Butter: This recipe has been tested with regular butter and dairy free butter - both work great!
    • Egg: You’ll need one egg. This recipe has not been tested with any egg substitutes, but you could try one flax egg.
    • Blue Food Coloring: I use the liquid kind, but you can use any kind you’d like. Amount needed will vary, so just keep adding until you achieve the desired color you’d like.
    • Oreos: regular classic Oreo’s work best. And yes - Oreos are dairy free!
    • Chocolate Chips: I like to use a combination of white and semisweet. You can use regular or dairy free chocolate chips. 
    • Chocolate Chip Cookies: If you are not dairy free, you can use regular Chips Ahoy or mini Chips Ahoy. In some countries, the mini Chips Ahoy don’t contain milk (always check the packaging if you’re allergic!), or you can use dairy free mini chocolate chip cookies.

    Step By Step Instructions

    Note: Full ingredient measurements and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

    Step One: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

    Chop up 3-4 Oreos and the mini chocolate chip cookies for later. Whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda then set aside.

    Step Two: In the bowl of a handheld mixer or standing mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy (about 1-2 minutes). Mix in the egg, food coloring, and vanilla extract.

    Steps 1 to 4 of cookie monster cookies baking process

    Step Three: Add in the flour, salt, and baking soda, and mix until just combined (don't over-mix). Fold in the chocolate chips, chopped Oreos, and chopped mini chocolate chip cookies. 

    Step Four: Scoop 10 heaping tablespoons of dough onto each baking sheet. They should be fairly big.

    Press a whole Oreo cookie slightly into the dough, then add more dough on top to cover the Oreo completely.

    Step Five: Bake the cookie monster cookies one tray at a time in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until edges and top look set.

    Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

    Steps 5 to 7 of Cookie Monster Cookies baking process

    TikTok Cookies Variation

    If you want to make these cookie monster cookies the way they make them on the viral Tiktok video, leave out the Oreos and chocolate chip cookies in the dough.

    Follow the step by step instructions as written, then instead of placing a whole Oreo into the dough, place 2-3 pieces of milk or semisweet chocolate on top of the first ball of dough.

    Cover the chocolate with more dough then bake and enjoy!

    FAQs and Expert Tips


    Can I make these cookies smaller?

    Sure! You’ll just want to make sure that they are large enough to hold the Oreo cookie. If you make the cookies smaller, bake them for 2-3 minutes less.


    What kind of food coloring should I use?

    You can use gel food coloring or liquid food coloring. If using gel food coloring, you might need less of it than liquid food coloring. ¼  teaspoon is a good start.


    Can I make these cookies without the Oreo inside?

    Definitely! You can either stuff them with chocolate instead to make the viral Tiktok version (see instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of the page), or you can leave the filling out and just bake them like you would bake regular cookies.


    Are Chips Ahoy dairy free?

    Unfortunately, Chips Ahoy cookies are not dairy free. However, at my local grocery store they had mini Chips Ahoy that were accidentally dairy free - but manufacturing varies in different countries so be sure to check the labels if you have allergies!

    The Enjoy Life brand mini chocolate chip cookies are a great dairy free substitute.

    Can I make the cookie monster cookies without the blue food coloring?

    Definitely! Just leave the food coloring out of the dough and the taste isn’t affected at all!

    Cookie monster cookies cut in half and stacked mini cookies scattered around

    Expert Tips

    • Properly measure your flour -  If you over-measure your flour, the cookie dough and the cookies will be too dry and crumbly. It is very easy to over-measure your flour, so I strongly recommend weighing it with a $10 kitchen scale or using the scoop and level method.
    • Don't over-mix - The texture of the cookies will be affected if you over-mix the dough! Only mix until the last specks of flour are gone, then use a spoon to fold in the cookie pieces and chocolate chips.
    • Cover the Oreo cookie completely - Be sure to use enough dough that the Oreo is completely covered.
    • Add googly eyes on top of the cookies for fun! Kids will love this! Place the edible googly eyes into the prepared dough balls right before baking.
    • Do not over-bake the cookie monster cookies! Because of the color of the cookies, it can be hard to tell when the cookies are ready. You don’t want to let them get golden brown - if they are golden brown they are over-baked and won’t be as soft! It’s better to under-bake than over-bake in my opinion, so start checking on them early. You can always test one cookie before-hand as well.

    Storage and Freezing Instructions

    The cookies are best when fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days. You can also freeze the unbaked dough or the baked cookies!

    More Cookie Recipes You'll Love

    • Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
    • Chocolate Filled Cookies
    • Cookies and Cream Stuffed Cookies
    • Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies (Stuffed!)

    If you make this recipe, let me know how it went in the comments below, I’d love to hear from you! You can also tag me on Instagram or Facebook so I can check it out!

    Three cookie monster cookies stacked. Top cookie is cut in half to see the Oreo inside

    Cookie Monster Cookies

    Gabby
    These cookie monster cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips and cookie pieces! To top it all off, they’re stuffed with an Oreo in the centre!
    5 from 20 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Bake Time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 large cookies
    Calories 350 kcal

    Equipment

    • Baking Sheets
    • Handheld or Standing Mixer

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ⅔ cup butter, softened (regular or vegan)
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup light brown sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
    • ¼-½ teaspoon blue food coloring
    • 2 cup + 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour (SEE NOTES)
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼-½ cup chocolate chips (a mix of semisweet chocoalte chips and white chocolate chips) (regular or vegan)
    • ⅓ cup mini chocolate chip cookies (like Chips Ahoy or Enjoy Life mini cookies) (SEE NOTES)
    • 14 Oreo cookies

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Chop up 3-4 of the Oreos and the mini chocolate chip cookies, then set aside. (Leave 10 of the Oreos whole to stuff in the cookies).
    • In the bowl of a handheld mixer or standing mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy (about 1-2 minutes). Mix in the egg, food coloring, and vanilla extract.
    • Add in the flour, salt, and baking soda, and mix until just combined (don't over-mix). Fold in the chocolate chips, chopped Oreos, and chopped mini chocolate chip cookies.
    • Scoop 10 heaping tablespoons of dough onto each baking sheet. They should be fairly big (these are monster sized cookies!). Press a whole Oreo cookie slightly into the dough, then add more dough on top to cover the Oreo completely. The cookies will weigh around 3 oz once assembled.
    • Bake the cookies one tray at a time in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until edges and top look set. Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

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    Notes

    Please Note: I highly recommend using a kitchen scale to weigh your dry ingredients. Metric measurements are found above under the "Metric" tab.
    Measuring Flour: Be sure to properly measure your flour using either a kitchen scale or by fluffing it up in the bag with a fork, then using a spoon to scoop the flour into the measuring cup and then use the back of a butterknife to level it off (the is the scoop and level method)
    Tiktok Variation: If you want to make these cookie monster cookies the way they make them on the viral Tiktok video, leave out the Oreos and chocolate chip cookies in the dough. Follow the step by step instructions as written, then instead of placing a whole Oreo into the dough, place 2-3 pieces of milk or semisweet chocolate on top of the first ball of dough.
    To Leave Out the Oreo filling: Feel free to also make these are regular-sized cookies without the Oreo stuffed inside. This recipe will make around 20 regular-sized cookies, and the bake time will be the same (8-10 minutes).
    Mini Chips Ahoy: You can also use regular sized Chips Ahoy cookies, chopped into pieces. Please note that if you follow a dairy free diet, be sure to read the labels! You can use the Enjoy Life brand dairy free mini cookies
    Storage and Freezing: Store the cookies in an airtight container or ziploc bag at room temperature for 5-6 days.
    The baked cookies can be frozen in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature when you're ready to eat them. 
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 430mgPotassium: 145mgFiber: 2gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 602IUCalcium: 26mgIron: 5mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    The calorie information provided for this recipe is an estimate. The accuracy of the calories listed is not guaranteed.

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    1. Nanna

      December 24, 2022 at 10:14 pm

      5 stars
      This was so good! I made this for Christmas since I do love cookies. Everyone must try this, not gonna lie it’s fantastically great!

      Reply
      • Gabby

        January 03, 2023 at 9:08 pm

        I am so happy to hear that you loved the cookies!! 🙂

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