Cookie Monster Cookie Dough

Cookie Monster Cookie Dough is an easy egg-free dessert that’s ready in just 5 minutes. A fun treat for the kids and lovers of Sesame Street!

Who loves cookie dough? I simply can’t get enough. Like a lot of people, I grew up sneaking a spoonful of uncooked dough while making cookies.

I knew then that I shouldn’t be doing it. So a few years ago when I made my first edible cookie dough without eggs I was elated that I could finally enjoy my favorite guilty pleasure, without the guilt.

We probably make egg-free cookie dough several times a month. Most of the time it is the same recipe that we know we already love.

But then there are times when we get inspired to create something new. Maybe it’s for a holiday coming up, but a lot of the time it is just something cute we come across while shopping – which is how this Cookie Monster Cookie Dough came about.

I just couldn’t resist the tiny little chocolate chip and Oreo cookies. When I saw them I knew that I just had to make a Cookie Monster-inspired dessert.

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Here are some commonly asked questions

How to soften the butter to room temperature?

First

There are a couple of ways to do this. The first being that you can take the butter (& any other ingredients that need to be at room temperature) out, leave it on the counter for about 30 minutes while you prep for baking.

I usually start with all my chilled ingredients and pull everything I need out onto the counter before getting started – so I know for sure I have everything before I’m mid-way through I realize I’m out of something.

But sometimes it’s winter and that isn’t enough time to get the ingredients warmed up – OR – I’m just not that organized to plan ahead. It happens. So I have another couple of tricks.

Second

I place the butter in the microwave – wrapped in the paper. (don’t do this if it is wrapped in foil) Then I microwave for 2 seconds – flip – go another 2 seconds – flip again – and continue for 2 seconds on each side.

This is usually enough to get it perfect – sometimes stopping before if it feels soft enough. Take care when doing this method – overly softened butter from the microwave WILL ALTER the end result of the recipe. Don’t over-do it.

Third

My third method is to place the wrapped butter sticks in a zip-top bag and place it in a bowl of warm water. I do this with the eggs too. If the water isn’t too hot it can be THE PERFECT way to get “room-temperature” ingredients.

How many can this serve?

This recipe makes enough to split between my 3 kids and me. So if you only want enough for yourself, make 1/4 of the recipe.

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Can you freeze cookie dough?

Yes, I do it often. Often when I’m making recipes to share here we may only have one or two of the kids here with us.

This means that either I have way too much for us to reasonably eat and it has to go in the freezer. Or we like to keep a portion for those that may be coming home in a couple of weeks and that goes in the freezer too.

So – just make sure you place it in an airtight container or form it into a ball or log and wrap it tightly with plastic wrap. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Can you make this with non-dairy milk?

Yes, absolutely, that will work just fine. If you need to use almond, coconut, or oat milk, that will all work great too.

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What are the best sprinkles for this dough?

This is important – just because the package says “sprinkles” doesn’t necessarily mean that it is in fact sprinkles.

I see a lot of people using colored sanding sugar that is labeled as sprinkles.

This will not work as well because when that sugar gets wet – like when mixed into a moist dough or when placed in the refrigerator, it will sweat & the color will bleed out.

Can I bake this cookie dough into cookies?

Nope. This dough doesn’t contain any of the ingredients you would need to get this dough to bake into cookies.

Things like levening agents like baking soda & eggs are needed in regular cookie dough. They are what hold the dough together when it is heated & what makes the cookies rise & keep their shape.

If you were to bake this dough it would result in a puddle of goo on your baking pan.

**IF YOU WANT TO MAKE COOKIE MONSTER COOKIES – TRY MY RECIPE HERE!

Should I use salted or unsalted butter?

This is really a personal preference. If you are happy with just a little salt to cut the sweetness, then use salted butter.

I usually use whatever I have on hand & I really don’t pay too close attention to what butter I have. But I typically keep salted butter on hand & I love that little bit of extra salt with the sweet in this recipe.

These days with groceries being more difficult to find – I basically get whatever the store has available at the time and make it work.

Can I use a sugar substitute?

I have not personally tried it, so I can’t say how that would turn out. But if you would like to try it, I suggest a product that offers a 1:1 swap. Please let me know how it turns out.

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More Egg-Free Cookie Dough Suggestions

• Sugar Skull Cookie Dough
• Sugar Cookie Cookie Dough
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
• Red Velvet Cookie Dough
• Gluten-Free Cookie Dough
• Brownie Batter Cookie Dough
• M&M Cookie Dough Bites
• Cookie Dough Frosting

This recipe calls for a stand mixer.  Can I also make this recipe by hand?

Yes.  This recipe can easily be made by hand.  However, keep in mind that this method will influence the overall time commitment.

Can this recipe be doubled?

You can, and we do it often. If you are making this for a birthday party or maybe doing a special treat for the whole family, I highly recommend doubling this recipe.

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How do I properly measure the flour?

The official way is to spoon the flour into the measuring cup & level off. This makes sure the flour isn’t packed tightly into your measuring cup, adding more than you need, as that will make your cookie dough too dry.

However – if you fluff your flour with a spoon, then gently scoop the flour into the measuring cup, taking care to not pack the flour – that should work for this recipe.

Can I use a gluten-free flour?

I have not personally made it with a substitute. I think it will work just fine – but the texture may be a bit off from the original. If you do try this, I would recommend using a 1:1 flour like this one. Please come back & tell me how it turned out.

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• granulated sugar
• all-purpose flourall-purpose flour
• 1:1 gluten-free flour
• almond flour
• coconut flour
• vanilla extract
• table salt
• electric blue gel paste food coloring
• mini Oreo cookies
• mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Assorted Colors -Jimmies Sprinkles Dessert Decorating
• spatulas
• pro-6 qt mixer
• hand mixer

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