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These bright blue Cookie Monster cookies are loaded with chunks of crushed cookies, chocolate chips, and white chocolate chips then they get stuffed with more cookies (because you can never have enough cookies). They’re big, soft, and chewy, with a little crunch from the cookie pieces.

Several blue cookies with candy eyeballs on top.

Named after that friendly, blue Sesame Street monster, these famous Cookie Monster cookies were initially seen on TikTok and went viral. 

We made our own version and added crushed Oreo and Chips Ahoy cookies to the batter. Instead of stuffing the cookies with milk chocolate, we stuffed them with a whole Oreo cookie and then topped them off with candy eyeballs. I’m pretty sure the Cookie Monster would approve. 

These cookies are the perfect sweet treat for serving at themed birthday parties or Halloween celebrations. Serve them along with our Cookie Monster ice cream to really get into the Sesame Street spirit!

Three cookies stacked on top of each other and cut in half to show Oreo stuffing.

Why This Recipe Works

  • Bread flour makes the cookies thick, chewy, and soft due to the higher protein content (but the recipe also works with all-purpose flour if that is all you have). 
  • Stuffing the cookies with an Oreo cookie makes them monster-sized, but you can make smaller ones if you stuff them with mini Oreo cookies. 
  • Adding crushed Oreo and Chips Ahoy cookies to the batter gives them a fun twist.
  • These Sesame Street character-themed chocolate chip cookies will be a hit with kids and adults alike!
  • Using gel food coloring gives the cookies a more brilliant blue color than regular food coloring. 

Brown sugar, flour, sugar, chocolate chips, monster candy eyes, crisp cookies, butter, eggs, salt, blue food coloring, vanilla extract, baking powder, and baking soda.

Ingredients Needed

Here is a list of the ingredients you will need for these blue monster cookies. Scroll down to the printable recipe card for all the details. 

  • Butter. You can use salted or unsalted butter. The small amount of salt in salted butter does not affect the flavor of the cookies.
  • Brown sugar. The brown sugar helps make moist, chewy cookies.
  • Granulated sugar
  • Vanilla extract.
  • Eggs. Let the eggs come to room temperature.
  • Royal blue gel food coloring. If you use regular blue food coloring, you will need twice as much. 
  • Bread flour. Bread flour has a higher protein content and gives the cookies a thick, dense texture. If you don’t have bread flour, you can use regular flour. 
  • Baking powder and baking soda. Make sure these leavening agents are not expired. 
  • Salt.
  • Crushed cookies. We used store-bought cookies, but you can use homemade cookies as well. Our crispy chocolate cookies or our gluten-free peanut butter cookies would be delicious. 
  • Chocolate chips. We used a combination of white chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips, but semi-sweet chocolate chips make delicious cookies as well.
  • Milk chocolate bars. The video that went viral on TikTok had the cookies stuffed with chocolate. 
  • Whole cookies. We stuffed the Monster Cookies with more cookies. Some suggestions are Oreos, Chips Ahoy, Nutter Butters, or Samoa cookies.
  • Candy eyeballs. The best part is making the cookies look like little monsters with candy eyeballs (just like our black cocoa cookies).
Eleven blue cookies topped with crushed cookie crumbs and candy eyeballs.

How to Make Stuffed Cookie Monster Cookies

Here is a brief overview to give you an idea of what to expect when making our cookie monster cookies. Scroll down to the printable recipe card for all the details.

  1. Use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, sugars, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time and incorporate them into the cookie dough mix.
  3. Next, mix in your food coloring and sift in the dry ingredients (no need to use a separate bowl if you have a sifter).
  4. Stir the dough on low speed until all the ingredients thoroughly combine.
  5. Remove the mixing bowl and use a rubber spatula to fold in the crushed cookies and chocolate chips.
  6. Use a large cookie scoop to make a dozen cookie dough balls.
  7. Press a square of milk chocolate or a whole cookie into the center of each cookie, then add more cookie dough on top to cover the filling.
  8. Pinch the edges of the cookies to ensure they have a tight seal, then press candy eyeballs and extra chocolate chip cookie pieces on top.
  9. Chill your cookies in a fridge for at least three hours.
  10. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and bake.
  11. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least ten minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.

Tips for Success

  • Use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour if you want a denser, chewier cookie.
  • A #30 cookie scoop (which holds about two tablespoons) is what we used to measure each Cookie Monster cookie.
  • Gel food coloring is more concentrated than liquid food coloring. You can find gel food coloring from Joann’s in the cake decorating aisle.
  • If you only have liquid food coloring, use twice the amount to give the cookies the perfect blue color.
  • If you’re looking for an all-natural food coloring alternative, try Butterfly Pea Flower powder. It will make blue dough without using artificial coloring.
  • You can store the raw cookie dough mix in the fridge for up to a week before baking the cookies.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container.
  • These are thick cookies, so the bake time is a little longer than standard recipes (plus, the larger cookies will need to bake significantly longer).
  • You can use a hand mixer or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.

A large blue cookie with two stacked cookies in the background.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Why are they called Cookie Monster cookies?

They are inspired by the Sesame Street character, the Cookie Monster. They are blue, loaded with extra cookie crumbs, stuffed with more cookies, and topped with monster eyes. It is the perfect treat for Cookie Monster lovers of all ages.

What does Cookie Monster actually eat?

This classic Sesame Street character will gladly eat anything, but chocolate chip cookies are his favorite thing to eat.

Cookie monster cookies will bring out everyone’s inner child. These oversized blue cookies have a thick, chewy texture, similar to our Levain chocolate chip cookies. The bright blue color is perfect for a Sesame Street themed party, and everyone will love the Oreo cookie stuffing. Adults and kids alike will enjoy these delicious bakery-style cookies!

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Blue cookies with candy eyeballs.

Cookie Monster Cookies

These Cookie Monster Cookies are as blue as the Sesame Street character and they are stuffed with Oreo cookies. You can make about 10 monster-sized cookies with this recipe or stuff them with mini Oreos to get about 20 standard-sized cookies. Large cookies will need to bake longer.
4.75 from 72 votes
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 10 to 12 large cookies
Calories: 367kcal
Author: Dahn Boquist

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 105 grams
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100 grams
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon Royal Blue gel food coloring
  • 2-1/3 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour 280 grams
  • 1-3/4 teaspoons baking pow der
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup crushed cookies I used Oreos and Chips Ahoy
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

Choose the Stuffing

  • 2 milk chocolate bars cut into squares or
  • 12 whole cookies Oreos, Samoas, Chips Ahoy

Topping

  • 1/2 cup crushed cookies
  • Candy eyeballs

Instructions

  • Combine the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed for about 6 to 8 minutes until soft and fluffy. Stop the motor and scrape down the bowl half way through the mixing time. 
  • Add the eggs one at at time, mixing well between additions. Mix in the blue food coloring. 
  • Stop the mixer. Place a metal sifter over the bowl and sift the flour baking powder, baking soda, and salt over the batter (alternatively, you can whisk the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl then stir it into the batter). Mix on low speed until well incorporated. 
  • Stir in the crushed cookies and the white and milk chocolate chips. 
  • Use a large cookie scoop (2 tablespoons) to scoop 12 balls of dough. Press the balls down and place a square of milk chocolate or a whole cookie in the center of the dough. 
  • (You can make smaller cookies by using 1 tablespoon scoops and stuffing them with miniature cookies. We made both sizes in the video). 
  • Scoop more cookie dough and place on top. Press the dough down and pinch the edges so the cookie or chocolate stuffing is completely covered. Press some additional crushed cookies and chocolate chips on top then add a couple of candy eyes to the top. 
  • Place the dough balls in the refrigerator and let them chill for at least 3 hours. 
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper. 
  • Arrange the stuffed cookies on the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. 
  • When the oven is finished preheating, bake the cookies one tray at a time:10 to 12 minutes for the smaller cookies or 20 to 22 minutes for the larger cookies. 
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. 

Notes

  • Bread flour will give the cookies a denser, thicker, chewier texture than all-purpose flour. 
  • We used a #30 cookie scoop which holds approximately 2 tablespoons of cookie dough. 
  • Gel food coloring is more concentrated than liquid food coloring, and you can find it online or at JoAnn’s Craft stores in the cake decorating section. 
  • If you can’t find gel food coloring, you can use regular liquid food coloring, but you will need to use twice as much. 
  • For a natural food coloring, you can substitute with Butterfly Pea Flower powder (available on Amazon). 
  • You can store the raw cookie dough or the assembled balls of stuffed cookie dough in the fridge for up to 1 week before baking. 
  • Stuff the cookies with squares of milk chocolate or crisp cookies such as Oreos, Nutter Butter, Chips Ahoy, Samoas, or even brownies. 
  • These cookies taste best warm, especially if you stuff them with milk chocolate and you let the melted chocolate ooze out of the center.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 301mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g

Dahn Boquist

Dahn is a retired nurse, recipe creator, home cook, baker, and self-proclaimed foodie. She loves creating in the kitchen and cooking for family and friends. She lives in Washington State with her husband and dog. When she isn't cooking or baking, you can usually find her spending time with her grandchildren or exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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Ryan

Wednesday 21st of February 2024

The cookie dough came out a bit too sticky to stuff the cookies inside and ended up getting alot of it stuck to my hands, can you please shed some light on what I may have done wrong here?

Dahn Boquist

Wednesday 21st of February 2024

The dough will be slightly sticky but if it is too sticky to work with, you may need to add a bit more flour to the dough. If you still find it too sticky to work with, you can chill the dough for a while which will firm it up. Another trick is to grease your hands with some oil before you shape the dough.

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