Description
Rich chocolate chip cookies channel Sesame Street nostalgia with a playful blue-tinted dough. Cookie Monster fans will devour these whimsical treats that bring childhood memories rushing back to the dessert plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups (255 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (255 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (170 grams) mini Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Sugars:
- ¾ cup (165 grams) brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup blue food coloring gel
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring an even surface for consistent baking.
- In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, creating a uniform dry ingredient base.
- Using an electric mixer, cream room-temperature unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes pale and develops a light, airy texture.
- Incorporate eggs into the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure smooth integration.
- Gently stir in pure vanilla extract, enhancing the overall flavor profile of the cookie dough.
- Gradually fold the prepared dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Separate the dough into two equal portions, reserving one half in its natural state.
- Add blue food coloring to one portion of the dough, kneading until the color is evenly distributed throughout.
- Fold chocolate chips and crushed mini Oreo cookies into the uncolored dough, distributing them evenly for maximum flavor in each bite.
- Create cookie shapes by alternating and swirling the blue and original dough, forming unique marbled patterns.
- Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving approximately 2 inches (5 centimeters) between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers appear set but slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack, which helps them firm up and develop optimal texture.
Notes
- Playful Baking Adventure: These whimsical cookies capture the essence of Cookie Monster’s vibrant blue personality with a creative twist on classic chocolate chip cookies.
- Color Technique: Splitting the dough and adding blue food coloring creates a stunning visual effect that makes these cookies stand out from ordinary treats.
- Texture Magic: Crushing mini Oreo cookies into the dough adds delightful crunch and extra chocolatey depth to every bite.
- Smart Preparation: Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cookie removal and minimal cleanup.
- Baking Precision: Watch cookies carefully during the 10-12 minute baking time to achieve perfectly golden edges without overcooking.
- Storage Tip: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain their soft texture and prevent them from becoming dry or crumbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg