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Cookie Monster Cupcakes

C is for Cookie Monster Cupcakes! These adorable Sesame Street cupcakes are perfect for a Cookie Monster party or just a fun and easy treat to make the kids.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time21 minutes
Total Time36 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cookie Monster cupcake recipe, Cookie Monster cupcakes, Sesame Street cupcakes
Servings: 18 cupcakes
Calories: 391kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

CupcakeS:

Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 1/2 cups powder sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3-5 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • royal blue food coloring
  • 1 container of larger edible eyes
  • 1 bag of mini chocolate chip cookies

Instructions

Cupcakes:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  • Using a standing mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and mix until combined.
  • In a large bowl mix together the flour, salt and baking powder.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the milk, vanilla and oil.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk mixture. Mixing until combined after each add in.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed Oreos.
  • Fill the cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 21 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean

Frosting:

  • Using a stand mixer, combine all ingredients and mix on medium speed.
  • Mix in a few drops of the blue coloring.
  • If the blue is to light for cookie monster add in a few more drops. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Mix until you see stiffed peaks in your frosting.
  • Spoon the frosting into the piping bag and frost the cooled cupcakes.
  • Carefully place two candy eyes onto the top of the frosting.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut the chocolate chip cookie in half.
  • Place the cookie into the bottom corner of the frosting where his mouth would be.

Nutrition

Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 115mg | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1.3mg