Today, I'm sharing a recipe that's guaranteed to bring out your inner child – and maybe a little bit of a sugar rush! We're taking classic cake mix cookies and giving them a Cookie Monster makeover that's almost too cute to eat... almost!
Why You'll Love These Cookies
My granddaughters think these are the funniest cookies on earth! They love the "eating cookie monster's cookies!"
Here are reasons to love these cookies!
- Super Easy: Seriously, cake mix is a baking lifesaver.
- Nostalgic: These cookies are a fun throwback to Saturday morning cartoons.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Perfect for kids' parties, bake sales, or just a sweet treat for yourself.
Cake Box Cookies Ingredients
- 1 (15.25 oz) box of vanilla cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 5 drops blue food coloring (more or less, depending on your desired shade)
- 10 Oreo cookies, broken into small pieces
- 10 Chips Ahoy cookies, broken into small pieces
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
Tools of the Trade
- Measuring cups
- Large mixing bowl
- Silicone spatula
- Cookie scoop
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
How To Make Cookie Monster Cookies
Preheat and Prep: Get your oven warmed up to 350 degrees F. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix It Up: In your big bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, and food coloring. Stir everything until a dough forms. It'll be a bit thick, so give those muscles a workout!
Save the Best for Last: Now, here's the fun part! Set aside 32 pieces of each: Oreo cookie chunks, Chips Ahoy chunks, and white chocolate chips. These are going to be Cookie Monster's eyes and mouth.
The Cookie Dough Monster: Mix the rest of the cookie pieces and chips into the dough.
Scoop and Drop: Use your cookie scoop to drop mounds of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving about 3 inches between each one.
The Finishing Touches: Gently press one piece of each type of cookie/chip into the top of each dough mound. This is where our Cookie Monster comes to life!
Bake Time: Slide that baking sheet into the oven and bake for 9-10 minutes. You'll know they're done when the edges are set and the tops are lightly golden.
Cool Down: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Cookie Monster Cookies Storage Tips
Keep these adorable cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They'll stay fresh for a few days, but honestly, they probably won't last that long!
Let's Get Creative!
Feel free to experiment with different types of cookies and chips to create your own unique Cookie Monster. You could even use different colors of food coloring to make a rainbow of monsters!
Happy baking, friends! Don't forget to share your Cookie Monster creations with me on social media!
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