Description
Delight in these fun and festive Cookie Monster Cupcakes featuring moist vanilla cupcakes studded with mini chocolate chips and crushed Oreos, topped with creamy royal blue buttercream and decorated with edible eyes and mini chocolate chip cookies to bring the beloved Cookie Monster to life.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons canola oil
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup Oreos, crushed
Buttercream Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3-5 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- Royal blue food coloring, to desired shade
Decorations
- 1 container of large edible eyes
- 1 bag of mini chocolate chip cookies
Instructions
- Prepare the Cupcake Batter: In a large bowl, cream together the 1/3 cup softened unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sea salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with whole milk and canola oil, mixing until just combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips and crushed Oreos gently to evenly distribute without overmixing.
- Bake the Cupcakes: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper cupcake liners and fill each cup about two-thirds full with batter. Bake for about 20-21 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Make the Buttercream Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and continue beating until smooth. Add vanilla extract and 3 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream. Beat on high speed to lighten the frosting; add more cream as needed to reach spreading consistency. Mix in royal blue food coloring a little at a time until the desired vibrant blue shade is achieved.
- Frost the Cupcakes and Decorate: Using a piping bag or spatula, frost the cooled cupcakes generously with the blue buttercream. Attach the edible eyes near the top of each cupcake to simulate Cookie Monster’s eyes. Finish by placing mini chocolate chip cookies on the cupcakes to mimic Cookie Monster’s favorite snack.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the decorated cupcakes on a platter and serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days for best freshness.
Notes
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent the buttercream from melting.
- Adjust the amount of food coloring gradually for the perfect shade of blue.
- Substitute mini chocolate chip cookies with other bite-size cookies for variation.
- For a dairy-free option, use vegan butter and non-dairy milk substitutes.
- To crush Oreos easily, place them in a ziplock bag and gently crush with a rolling pin.
