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These Cookie Monster cupcakes look just like everyone’s favorite Sesame Street character with a sweet tooth! Fun, delicious, and easier to make than they look.
With blue frosting, candy eyes, and half a cookie tucked in, these chocolate cupcakes will have you loving them like Cookie Monster loves his cookies.
You can bake or buy the cupcakes, but the frosting and technique are so straightforward that even kids can easily decorate these treats.
So next time you’re bored with the usual cupcakes, try finding inspiration in your kiddos’ favorite shows!
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Why You’ll Love This Cookie Monster Cupcakes Recipe
- These Cookie Monster cupcakes are fun and creative, perfect for any birthday party or celebration.
- With chocolate as the base and buttercream on top, these Sesame Street cupcakes taste as amazing as they look.
- They’re quick and simple to make, but each one looks just like Cookie Monster!
Ingredients
BLUE FROSTING INGREDIENTS:
Unsalted butter and vegetable shortening – The base of the vanilla buttercream.
Powdered sugar – Stabilizes and sweetens the frosting.
Milk – To help us achieve the perfect frosting consistency.
Vanilla extract – Adds another layer of flavor to the rich and sweet frosting.
Electric blue gel food color and royal blue gel food color – Mix electric blue and royal blue gel food coloring to create the perfect Cookie Monster frosting color.
CUPCAKE INGREDIENTS:
Chocolate cupcakes – You can use store-bought or make your own from a boxed cake mix! Tips ahead.
Candy eyes – For Cookie Monster’s eyes
Chocolate chip cookies – Because what’s a Cookie Monster cupcake without real cookies?
Ingredient Substitutions For Monster Cupcakes
Chocolate chip cupcakes
Why not use chocolate chip cupcakes for these Sesame Street character cupcakes? Just stir mini chocolate chips into a boxed vanilla cake mix.
Shredded coconut
Don’t have time to frost a lot of monster cookie cupcakes? Simply cover chocolate cupcakes with blue buttercream and coat them in shredded coconut dyed blue to resemble Cookie Monster’s fur!
Chocolate eyes
Use chocolates to make the eyes on these blue monster cupcakes! Just use some buttercream to stick a brown mini M&M into a white melting wafer.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Use Homemade Chocolate Cupcakes
If you want to make the chocolate cupcakes from scratch, you can use the ones from our Halloween bat cupcake recipe!
Get High Cupcake Domes
These Cookie Monster cupcakes will look even better with high-domed chocolate cupcakes! Bake the batter at 400°F for the first 5 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F and continue baking.
Let Your Piping Get Messy
Don’t overthink the fur piping! These monster cookie cupcakes actually look better with wild, crazy-looking frosting. I recommend using the grass piping tip for a fun, fur-like effect.
Sesame Street Cupcakes Recipe FAQs
How to make Cookie Monster eyes for cupcakes?
You can use candy eyes, but to get Cookie Monster’s iconic wild look, flip the eyes and draw uneven pupils with a black food pen!
Can I use a cake mix for these monster cupcakes?
Of course! Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions and pour the batter into a cupcake tin lined with cupcake liners. One box of cake mix will yield 24 cupcakes.
What is the secret to moist Cookie Monster themed cupcakes?
No need to cream any butter! The secret for moist chocolate cupcakes, perfect for this easy Cookie Monster cupcakes recipe is oil.
Why can’t I pipe my buttercream?
Make sure your buttercream frosting is neither too cold nor too thick. It’s also common for the grass tip to get clogged as you frost, so wipe it clean from time to time with a paper towel.
What is the best way to store Cookie Monster cupcakes to keep them fresh?
Store your Sesame Street cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge. They’re best enjoyed within 3 days.
More Delicious Cupcake Recipes
- Strawberry Filled Cupcakes
- Maple Bacon Cupcakes
- Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes
- Red White and Blue Cupcakes
- Peach Cupcakes
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Cookie Monster Cupcakes
Ingredients
FOR THE BLUE FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 drop electric blue gel food color
- 2 drops royal blue gel food color
FOR THE CUPCAKES:
- 18 chocolate cupcakes for assembly
- Candy eyes
- Chocolate chip cookies, halved
Instructions
BLUE FROSTING:
- Add the butter and shortening to a large bowl.
- Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and 1 cup of powdered sugar.
- Mix on low speed, then gradually increase to medium speed until the mixture is completely combined.
- Add the remaining powdered sugar, milk, and food coloring.
- Mix on low speed, then gradually increase to high.
- Beat for 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy. If the frosting is not smooth, add 1 tablespoon of milk and beat on medium-high speed for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the frosting is fluffy.
- You can use tip #233 or #16 for decorating your cupcakes.
DECORATING WITH TIP 233:
- Attach a coupler and tip 233 to your piping bag. You can practice on a paper towel to get accustomed to the pressure and movement of the tip.
- Apply quick spurts of pressure to mimic small patches of fur. Pulling up as you release will create longer fur. For a messier look or if in a hurry, squeeze in a continuous pattern all over the cupcake.
- Finish the frosted Cookie Monster cupcakes with candy eyes and half a chocolate chip cookie for Cookie Monster’s eyes and mouth.
DECORATING WITH TIP #16:
- Fit a piping bag with a coupler, then add a single star tip (#16).
- Fill half of the bag with frosting and twist off the top.
- Hold the bag at a 90-degree angle and pipe stars all over each cupcake.
- To achieve the best results, follow a pattern of squeezing, stopping, and releasing. This helps avoid tails of frosting.
- Keep the stars close together to create a fur-like effect. Make sure to fill all the gaps.
- Finish the frosted Cookie Monster cupcakes with candy eyes and half a chocolate chip cookie for the eyes and mouth.
Notes
- If you want to make the chocolate cupcakes from scratch, you can use the ones from our Halloween bat cupcake recipe!
- These Cookie Monster cupcakes will look even better with high-domed chocolate cupcakes! Bake the batter at 400°F for the first 5 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F and continue baking.
- Don’t overthink the fur piping! These monster cookie cupcakes actually look better with wild, crazy-looking frosting. I recommend using the grass piping tip for a fun, fur-like effect.
Nutrition
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