Description
Monster-sized Cookie Monster Cookies blend nostalgic childhood charm with irresistible blue-tinted chocolate chip goodness. Packed with colorful M&Ms and vibrant blue hues, these playful treats promise pure delight for cookie enthusiasts craving a whimsical sweet escape.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
Chocolate and Sweet Elements:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup blue candy-coated chocolate pieces or blue sprinkles
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal non-stick surface.
- Using an electric mixer, blend softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes creamy and pale, creating a light, airy texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter-sugar mixture, ensuring thorough integration after each addition, then gently mix in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor depth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to eliminate potential lumps and ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually introduce dry ingredient mixture into wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to prevent overworking the dough.
- Delicately fold chocolate chips and blue candy-coated chocolate pieces throughout the dough, distributing them evenly for consistent flavor in each cookie.
- Portion dough into tablespoon-sized rounds, positioning them approximately 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow proper spreading during baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for lightly golden edges and set centers, which indicate the cookies are perfectly cooked.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature and achieve ideal texture.
Notes
- Butter Softening Technique Soften butter at room temperature for about 30-45 minutes to ensure smooth, even mixing without melting.
- Precision in Mixing Avoid overmixing the dough after adding dry ingredients to prevent tough, dense cookies.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Storage and Freshness Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain their soft, chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 229
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 242 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg