These simple and fun Cookie Monster Cookies are loaded with Oreo and Chips Ahoy pieces plus plenty of chocolate chips. Warm and gooey, these cookies may not resemble the Sesame Street character, but you’ll be eating them as enthusiastically as he does. This version is inspired by the viral blue Cookie Monster cookies on TikTok but made without added blue food coloring.
I’m a devoted cookie lover, and this recipe combines my favorite store-bought cookies with a classic homemade chocolate chip base to create rich, chewy, and decadent cookie monster cookies. They satisfy even the most serious sweet tooth and are perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Does the Cookie Monster Eat Anything Other Than Cookies?
While cookies are his signature treat, Cookie Monster has been portrayed as indiscriminate when it comes to food—sometimes even comically trying to eat inedible objects. For these cookies, though, stick to the edible additions like Oreos, Chips Ahoy, and chocolate chips.
Why You’ll Love These Cookie Monster Cookies
These cookies evoke childhood nostalgia and are a guaranteed hit with kids and grown-ups alike. They offer the warmth and comfort of a homemade treat while capturing the playful spirit of junk-food-filled sleepovers. They’re fun to make, fun to serve, and impossible to resist.
Cookie Monster Cookies Ingredients
Unsalted Butter – Use cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes.
Brown Sugar – Adds moisture and chewiness.
Granulated Sugar – Helps create a slight crisp at the edges.
Eggs – Bind the dough; use at room temperature.
Cake Flour – Extra-fine, lower-protein flour for a soft, tender texture.
All-Purpose Flour – Provides structure.
Cornstarch – Contributes to a tender, chewy crumb.
Baking Soda – Leavener for proper rise.
Salt – Balances sweetness and supports leavening.
Mini Oreos – Add cream and crunch.
Mini Chips Ahoy – Extra cookie texture and chocolate bits.
Chocolate Chips – I recommend semi-sweet, but use your favorite.
For topping: A small bowl with 1/4 cup crushed Oreos, 1/4 cup crushed Chips Ahoy, and 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips to press onto dough balls before baking.
How to Make Cookie Monster Cookies
Below is a concise, easy-to-follow method. The printable recipe card with exact ingredient amounts and times is included at the bottom of the post.
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 410°F (208°C).
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, cream the cold unsalted butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Use an electric or stand mixer with the paddle attachment.
Step 3: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
Step 5: Add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar-egg mixture and mix on low speed until combined.
Step 6: Fold in the mini Oreos, mini Chips Ahoy, and chocolate chips on low speed until evenly distributed.
Step 7: Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Use a cookie scoop to portion 3.5-ounce dough balls.
Step 8: Combine 1/4 cup crushed Oreos, 1/4 cup crushed Chips Ahoy, and 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips in a small bowl. Dip each dough ball into this mixture and gently press to adhere extra pieces to the surface.
Step 9: Arrange dough balls 2–3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 11–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers still look slightly soft.
Chewy Monster Cookies: Tips and Tricks
To achieve the chewiest cookies, follow these tips: cream the butter and sugars thoroughly; use cake flour (it reduces gluten formation and keeps cookies soft); avoid overmixing once the flour is added; and underbake slightly—remove cookies when the edges are set but the centers still look a little underdone. They will finish cooking on the hot baking sheet while cooling.
Why Pack Brown Sugar?
Packing brown sugar eliminates air pockets and ensures you measure the correct amount for proper texture and moisture.
Do I Need to Chill the Dough?
Chilling the dough helps prevent excessive spreading by solidifying the fat, so if you prefer taller, thicker cookies, chill the dough before baking.
Why Did My Monster Cookies Go Flat?
Flat cookies usually result from butter that is too soft or melted, too little flour, or placing dough on a warm baking sheet. Use cold butter, measure flour accurately, and cool baking sheets between batches.
Can Cookie Dough Be Frozen?
Yes. Freeze individual dough balls before baking for best results—bake directly from frozen, adding a couple of extra minutes if needed. This preserves texture better than freezing baked cookies.
Storage Tips
Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. You can freeze baked cookies or freeze dough balls for up to six months.
Recipe Card
Cookie Monster Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup mini Oreos
- 1 cup mini Chips Ahoy
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed Oreos (for coating)
- 1/4 cup crushed Chips Ahoy (for coating)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 410°F (208°C).
- Cream butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each.
- Whisk cake flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt together.
- Mix dry ingredients into the butter mixture on low until combined.
- Fold in mini Oreos, mini Chips Ahoy, and chocolate chips on low speed.
- Scoop 3.5 oz dough balls and chill briefly if desired to reduce spreading.
- Combine the 1/4 cup crushed Oreos, 1/4 cup crushed Chips Ahoy, and 1/4 cup mini chips in a small bowl. Dip dough balls into the mixture and press lightly.
- Place dough balls 2–3 inches apart on parchment-lined sheets and bake 11–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers still slightly soft. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Use cake flour for a softer, chewier cookie. Chilling dough helps prevent spreading and improves texture.
