Cookie Monster Stuff'd Cookies
These playful cookies are filled with blue frosting, creating a fun and nostalgic baking experience for families and friends.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened This is the heart of your cookie dough, giving it that rich and creamy texture.
- 1 cup granulated sugar This will sweeten your cookies and create a lovely contrast with the brown sugar.
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed The molasses in brown sugar adds depth and chewiness.
- 1 large egg Binds everything together and adds moisture.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the flavor of the cookies.
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Gives structure to the cookies.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder Helps cookies rise and become fluffy.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Works with brown sugar for the perfect texture.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances all the sweet flavors.
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips (optional) Adds a chocolatey touch.
- 1 cup mini chocolate chip cookies or chopped cookies For stuffing inside the cookie.
Frosting Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Needed for making the frosting.
- 2 cups powdered sugar Sweetens up the frosting.
- 2 tablespoons milk Makes the frosting smooth.
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor.
- blue gel food coloring For the iconic Cookie Monster color.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips and mini cookies.
- Scoop out balls of dough, place a spoonful of blue frosting in the center, and fold the dough to seal.
- Roll into balls and flatten slightly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat together butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and add blue food coloring until desired hue.
- Once cooled, decorate cookies with additional blue frosting.
Notes
Ensure your butter is softened but not melted for proper mixing. Allow cookies to cool slightly before moving. Dampen fingers for easier sealing of frosting.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
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