Cute Cookie Monster Cupcakes for Any Occasion
Learn how to make Cookie Monster cupcakes for a fun Sesame Street party! Filled with cookie pieces and a rich buttercream icing on top.
I have a theory that when you put eyes on anything, it’s made instantly cuter. You see this a lot with Halloween desserts. Throw some candy eyes in melted candy bark? It’s not only adorable, but it’s perfect for the holiday.
The eyes work for non-holiday recipes too, of course.
We’ve used candy eyeballs in a lot of recipes, like our Cookie Monster bark. And because they turned out so fun, and perfect for Sesame Street parties . . . it was time to expand the repertoire.
So – drum roll – I’m excited to share with you these Cookie Monster cupcakes!
And I believe the man himself said it best when he described cookies, and it’s fitting for these cupcakes as well.
“Me Love to Eat Cookies. Sometimes eat whole, sometimes me chew it.”
-Cookie Monster
You’ll want to shove an entire cupcake in your mouth. And maybe not chew it! That I promise you.
These moist and fluffy cupcakes are loaded with chocolate AND chocolate chip cookies! They are topped with delicious cream cheese frosting and will melt in your mouth.
You’re absolutely going to love them. They’re so tasty, everyone is going to woof them down.
Here’s what you’re going to need for these Cookie Monster cupcakes.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup salted butter (1 1/2 sticks)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup crushed Chips Ahoy (about 6 cookies)
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 6 drops blue food coloring
- 8 oz block cream cheese, room temperature
- Candy eyes for decorating (optional)
Cupcakes topped with buttercream need to be stored in the fridge and can last for 3-5 days refrigerated.
You can also freeze them for up to three months. Store in a rigid container, then bring out and let rise to room temperature after freezing.
Get the printable recipe for these Cookie Monster cupcakes below:
Cookie Monster Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup salted butter 1 1/2 sticks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs large
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup Chips Ahoy crushed, about 6 cookies
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 6 drops food coloring blue
- 8 oz cream cheese 1 block, room temperature
- 24 Wilton Candy Eyes 2 per cupcake
Instructions
Make the Cupcakes
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric hand mixer to combine your salted butter and granulated sugar. Mix the ingredients on a medium speed until combined and creamy.
- Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla to the mixing bowl. Use the hand mixer to whisk in the wet ingredients until the mixture is runny and a little clumpy.
- Whisk the dry ingredients – the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder – and slowly add them to the batter until just incorporated.
- Gently fold in the cookie pieces, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter. Preheat your oven to 350 F.
- Divide the batter evenly among a muffin tin lined with cupcake liners.
- Bake the cupcakes for 20 minutes. Once they finish baking, allow them to cool while you prepare your frosting.
Make the Frosting
- Add the cream cheese and powdered sugar to a bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Add the food coloring and whisk again until combined.
Decorate the Cupcakes
- Frost the cupcakes using a piping bag and star tip. Add two candy eyes on each cupcake to finish.
Notes
Nutrition
If you enjoyed this dessert recipe, let me know in the comments. I’d also love for you to check out these other cupcake recipes:
Candy Corn • Chocolate • Chocolate Cherry • Christmas Tree • Fall Owl • Gingerbread • Grinch • Hot Cocoa • Pumpkin • Red Velvet • Snickers • Strawberry Nutella
