๐ Introduction
Giant Cookie Monster Cookies are the ultimate playful, over-the-top treat โ bright blue, thick, chewy, and absolutely packed with chocolate chips, cookie chunks, and crushed Oreos. These cookies are soft in the center, crisp on the edges, and bursting with bold cookie flavor in every bite.
Perfect for parties, birthdays, bake sales, or just for fun, Cookie Monster Cookies bring instant joy. Kids love them, adults love them, and theyโre surprisingly easy to make โ with that signature Cookie Monster blue that makes them irresistible!
๐งฐ Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop
- Cooling rack
๐ Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ยฝ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ยฝ teaspoon baking powder
- ยฝ teaspoon salt
- Blue food coloring (gel recommended)
Mix-Ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed Oreos
- ยฝ cup mini chocolate chip cookies or bite-size cookies
- Extra whole Oreo halves for topping
๐ฉโ๐ณ Directions
Step 1: Cream butter & sugars
Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together for 2โ3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
Step 2: Add eggs & vanilla
Mix in eggs and vanilla until smooth.
Step 3: Add the color
Add blue gel food coloring (start with ยฝ teaspoon and add more until bright Cookie Monster blue).
Mix well so the color is evenly incorporated.
Step 4: Add dry ingredients
Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Add to the wet mixture and mix until a thick dough forms.
Step 5: Add the mix-ins
Fold in:
- Chocolate chips
- Crushed Oreos
- Mini cookies
Save a handful of each for topping.
Step 6: Scoop & shape
Scoop large 3โ4 tablespoon balls (Crumbl-style thickness).
Press a few extra cookie pieces or Oreo halves into the tops.
Step 7: Bake
Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
Line baking sheets with parchment.
Bake 10โ12 minutes, until edges are set but centers look slightly soft.
Let cookies cool on the tray 10 minutes โ they finish setting as they cool.
๐ฝ๏ธ Servings & Timing
- Yield: 14โ16 large cookies
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 10โ12 minutes
- Total Time: ~25 minutes
๐ง Storage & Reheating
- Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.
- Freeze baked cookies for 2 months.
- Microwave 10 seconds for fresh-from-the-oven texture.
๐ฅ Variations
- Double-Stuffed Cookies
Add a whole Oreo inside each dough ball. - Cookie Monster Chip Mix
Use white chocolate, semi-sweet, and mini chips together. - Blue Velvet Monster Cookies
Add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder for a blue velvet twist. - Protein Monster Cookies
Replace ยผ cup flour with vanilla protein powder. - Monster Ice Cream Sandwiches
Fill with vanilla or cookie dough ice cream.
โ 10 FAQs
- Why use gel food coloring?
Gel gives a brighter, more vibrant blue without thinning the dough. - Can I make them smaller?
Yes โ reduce bake time to 8โ9 minutes. - Why did my cookies spread?
Butter may have been too soft โ chill the dough 20 minutes. - Can I use gluten-free flour?
Yes โ use a 1:1 GF blend. - Can I skip the mini cookies?
Yes โ but they add fun texture. - Why are my cookies dry?
Overbaking โ pull them when the centers look soft. - Can I add M&Ms?
Absolutely โ blue ones fit the theme perfectly. - Do I have to add Oreos?
Theyโre classic for this cookie, but you can swap with other sandwich cookies. - Can kids help?
Yes โ fun, colorful, and easy for little hands. - Can I freeze the dough?
Yes โ freeze scooped dough balls for quick baking later.
๐ Conclusion
These Giant Cookie Monster Cookies are thick, soft, colorful, and wildly fun โ a perfect blend of chocolate chips, Oreo chunks, and buttery cookie goodness. Their vibrant blue color and decadent mix-ins make them a showstopping treat for any occasion. Easy to make, incredibly delicious, and guaranteed to bring smiles, theyโre a must-bake cookie for kids and grown-ups alike.

Giant Cookie Monster Cookies โ Thick, chewy blue cookies stuffed with Oreos & chocolate chips
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together for 2โ3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs and vanilla until smooth.
- Add blue gel food coloring (start with ยฝ teaspoon and add more until bright Cookie Monster blue).
- Mix well so the color is evenly incorporated.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add to the wet mixture and mix until a thick dough forms.
- Chocolate chips
- Crushed Oreos
- Mini cookies
- Save a handful of each for topping.
- Scoop large 3โ4 tablespoon balls (Crumbl-style thickness).
- Press a few extra cookie pieces or Oreo halves into the tops.
- Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- Line baking sheets with parchment.
- Bake 10โ12 minutes, until edges are set but centers look slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the tray 10 minutes โ they finish setting as they cool.
Notes
๐ง Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container up to 5 days. Freeze baked cookies for 2 months. Microwave 10 seconds for fresh-from-the-oven texture.๐ฅ Variations
Double-Stuffed CookiesAdd a whole Oreo inside each dough ball. Cookie Monster Chip Mix
Use white chocolate, semi-sweet, and mini chips together. Blue Velvet Monster Cookies
Add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder for a blue velvet twist. Protein Monster Cookies
Replace ยผ cup flour with vanilla protein powder. Monster Ice Cream Sandwiches
Fill with vanilla or cookie dough ice cream.
โ 10 FAQs
Why use gel food coloring?Gel gives a brighter, more vibrant blue without thinning the dough. Can I make them smaller?
Yes โ reduce bake time to 8โ9 minutes. Why did my cookies spread?
Butter may have been too soft โ chill the dough 20 minutes. Can I use gluten-free flour?
Yes โ use a 1:1 GF blend. Can I skip the mini cookies?
Yes โ but they add fun texture. Why are my cookies dry?
Overbaking โ pull them when the centers look soft. Can I add M&Ms?
Absolutely โ blue ones fit the theme perfectly. Do I have to add Oreos?
Theyโre classic for this cookie, but you can swap with other sandwich cookies. Can kids help?
Yes โ fun, colorful, and easy for little hands. Can I freeze the dough?
Yes โ freeze scooped dough balls for quick baking later.