Description
Soft & Chewy Cookie Monster Cookies are the ultimate indulgence for cookie lovers! These delightful treats are soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips, making each bite a nostalgic journey back to childhood. Perfect for any occasion—be it birthday parties or cozy nights at home—these cookies will bring smiles all around. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite add-ins, they’re sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&M's (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and M&M's if using.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added texture, swap half of the chocolate chips for nuts or dried fruit. Experiment with flavored extracts like almond or coconut for unique variations. To maintain freshness, store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.