Name: Cookie Monster Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Fun Treats
Ingredients: 1 package sugar cookie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box); Blue food coloring; ½ cup chocolate chips; Candy eyes; Mini chocolate chip cookies (like Chips Ahoy or Oreos); Optional: M&M’s or blue sprinkles

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If you’ve ever smiled watching Cookie Monster chomp down on cookies, these Cookie Monster Cookies will bring that same joy straight into your kitchen. They’re bright, silly, and irresistibly sweet, making them perfect for parties, bake sales, or just a playful afternoon snack.

These cookies are pure fun. They start with a simple cookie mix, which means less fuss and more decorating time. The bold blue color, candy eyes, and mini cookie toppers make them look like Cookie Monster himself. They’re kid-approved, party-ready, and guaranteed to spark smiles.

Stack of bright blue Cookie Monster cookies with candy eyes, chocolate chips, and Oreo pieces.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 package sugar cookie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
• Blue food coloring
• ½ cup chocolate chips
• Candy eyes
• Mini chocolate chip cookies (like Chips Ahoy or Oreos)
• Optional: M&M’s or blue sprinkles

Ingredients in glass bowls for Cookie Monster Cookies, including flour, butter, egg, sugar, and blue food coloring.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the dough

Mix the sugar cookie dough according to package directions. Stir in blue food coloring until the dough turns a vibrant Cookie Monster blue. Fold in chocolate chips.

Step-by-step process of making Cookie Monster Cookies, from ingredients to bright blue cookie dough in glass bowls.

Shape & bake

Scoop dough into balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, just until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.

While cookies are still warm, gently press two candy eyes onto each cookie. Add a mini cookie and a few colorful candies. Let cool completely before serving.

Tips & Tricks for Success

• Add candy eyes while cookies are warm so they stick
• For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let them finish setting on the sheet
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days

Fun Variations

• Swap mini cookies for Oreos or chocolate sandwich cookies
• Use bright sprinkles to mix up the colors
• Turn them into ice cream sandwiches with a scoop of vanilla in between

Serving Ideas

These are perfect for kids’ birthday parties, bake sales, or Halloween dessert tables. You can even make them ahead and freeze a batch for future cookie cravings.

FAQs

Can I make these without a cookie mix?
Yes! You can use your favorite homemade sugar cookie dough recipe as the base.
How do I keep the candy eyes from melting?
Add them when the cookies are out of the oven but still warm, then cool on the tray.
Can I freeze Cookie Monster cookies?
Absolutely. Freeze baked cookies in a single layer, then store in a freezer bag for up to 2 months.

Try whipping up a batch today and share the joy! Here are more fun treats you’ll love:

Nutter Butter Ghost Cookies – a spooky cookie project kids love to decorate
Pumpkin S’mores Cookies – chewy cookies stuffed with gooey marshmallows
Peanut Butter Spider Cookies – playful monster-inspired cookies for any party

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