Cookie Monster Cupcakes
Cookie Monster Cupcakes are so fun with blue frosting, candy eyes and a cookie mouth. This recipe is great for birthday parties or a Sesame Street themed party.
Servings: 24
Calories: 259kcal
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 pkg Chocolate Cake Mix 16 ounces
- 1 1/4 cup Water
- 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
- 3 Large Eggs
For the Frosting:
- 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 2 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Milk
- 1 tsp Clear Vanilla Extract
- Bright Blue Food Coloring
For the Decorations:
- 48 Large Candy Eyes
- 1 pkg Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
Instructions
For the Cupcakes:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line 2 cupcake pans with liners.
- In a large mix bowl, stir together the cake mix, water, vegetable oil and eggs.
- Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them approximately 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-21 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the cupcakes comes out clean.
- Cool completely on wire racks.
For the Frosting:
- Cream together the butter and powdered sugar until combined and smooth.
- Add in the milk and vanilla extract and mix for 1-2 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Add in the blue food coloring until the frosting is a bright blue color (like the Cookie Monster).
- Pipe the frosting onto each of the cupcakes with a star tip.
To Decorate:
- Top each frosted cupcake with 2 candy eyes towards the top of the cupcakes and place a cookie toward the bottom to look like the cupcake is eating the cookie.
- Then the cupcakes are ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
We recommend using Wilton gel food coloring for a bright blue color and we love using Mini Chips Ahoy Cookies for the decorations.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
