Cookie Monster Extreme Cupcakes with Edible Cookie Dough

There is no denying the lovable characters of Sesame Street! And, whichever is your favorite character, you have to admit Cookie Monster is an adorable furry monster! Even though Sesame Street has been around a while, it is still a favorite among kids everywhere which is why they will absolutely love these fun Cookie Monster Cupcakes!

But wait! After checking out how easy the Cookie Monster Cupcakes are, you just have to take a peek at our FUN Elmo Cookies! Wouldn’t it be fun to have a themed Sesame Street party with these fun treats?

Makes 24 cupcakes
Prep time 20 minutes
Bake time 22 minutes
Decorating time 10 minutes

Chocolate Cupcake Ingredients:

1 box chocolate cake mix
Ingredients as listed on the back of the cake mix box
Muffin pan
cupcake liners

Cupcake Directions

Preheat oven as per directions on the box,

Put the liners in the muffin pan. Set aside.

Following the directions add ingredients.

Mix all ingredients as instructed.

Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full.

Put in the oven and bake for 22 minutes.

Check for doneness. ( Insert a toothpick into the center of a cupcake, it should come out clean.)

If they are not done, check again every three minutes until they are done.

Remove from oven and allow to cool.Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before frosting.

 

Edible Cookie Dough Ingredients

1/4 c unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
1 c light brown sugar
1/4 c whole milk
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 c flour
1/4 c sugar
1/2 c mini chocolate chips

Edible Cookie Dough Directions

In a standing mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth

Mix in the milk and vanilla until combined

Gradually mix in the flour and regular sugar until combined

Fold in the chocolate chips

Blue Oreo Frosting Ingredients

3 C unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
6 C powdered sugar
5-7 tbsp. heavy whipping cream
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2-4 drops of sky blue gel food coloring
1 -2 drops of royal blue gel food coloring
1 1/2 C finely crushed Oreo crumbs
12 Whole Oreos, cut in half for topping
1 large piping bag with large round tip

Blue Oreo Frosting Directions

Using a standing mixer combine the butter, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, vanilla, gel food coloring and crushed Oreo’s and mix on medium speed until combined and smooth

Scoop frosting into the piping bag and set aside

Chocolate Ganache Ingredients

1 C semi sweet chocolate chips
1/3 C Heavy Whipping cream
1 Small pot
1 Squeeze bottle

Chocolate Ganache Directions

Using a small pot, pour the heavy whipping cream into it and place on medium heat

Pour the chocolate chips into a medium heat safe bowl

Once the heavy whipping cream starts to simmer, remove from heat and pour onto the chocolate chips

Allow to sit for 1 minute before whisking until smooth

Pour the chocolate ganache into the squeeze bottle

Decorating Directions

Take the frosting piping bag and pipe a frosting on the top of the cupcake

Scoop out a tablespoon of the edible cookie dough and roll slightly into a ball

Place on top of the frosting

Drizzle chocolate ganache onto the top of the cupcakes

Place 1 half of the cut Oreos on top

Enjoy!

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