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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 Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
36 mins
Servings: 18 cupcakes
Calories: 391 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

CupcakeS:
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla
  • 3 Tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup Oreos crushed
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:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Using a standing mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and mix until combined.
  4. In a large bowl mix together the flour, salt and baking powder.
  5. In a medium bowl, mix together the milk, vanilla and oil.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk mixture. Mixing until combined after each add in.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed Oreos.
  8. Fill the cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 21 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
Frosting:
  1. Using a stand mixer, combine all ingredients and mix on medium speed.
  2. Mix in a few drops of the blue coloring.
  3. 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.
  4. Mix until you see stiffed peaks in your frosting.
  5. Spoon the frosting into the piping bag and frost the cooled cupcakes.
  6. Carefully place two candy eyes onto the top of the frosting.
  7. Using a sharp knife, cut the chocolate chip cookie in half.
  8. Place the cookie into the bottom corner of the frosting where his mouth would be.

Nutrition Information

Calories 391kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 53mg (18%) Sodium 104mg (4%) Potassium 115mg (3%) Sugar 36g (72%) Vitamin A 515IU (10%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 391

% Daily Value*

Calories 391kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 104mg 4%
Potassium 115mg 2%
Sugar 36g 72%
Vitamin A 515IU 10%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.