Baking adorable treats can be a fun way to bring smiles to faces, especially when they feature beloved characters. These Sesame Street Elmo And Cookie Monster cookies are not only incredibly cute but also surprisingly simple to make. Perfect for a Sesame Street themed birthday bash, an Elmo extravaganza, or a Cookie Monster get-together, these cookies are guaranteed to be a hit!
Adorable Sesame Street Elmo and Cookie Monster cookies, perfect DIY treat for kids parties.
Who can resist the charm of Cookie Monster and Elmo? These iconic Sesame Street characters are a nostalgic part of childhood for many, and transforming them into edible delights is simply irresistible. Just like our charming Bear Cookies, these Elmo and Cookie Monster cookies are designed to bring joy and sweetness to any occasion.
Close-up of Cookie Monster and Elmo cookies on a white plate, showcasing their fun textured frosting and candy eyes.
Imagine the delight at a Sesame Street themed birthday party when these delightful cookies make their appearance! They are not only standalone treats but also the stars of our spectacular Cookie Monster Freak Shakes, adding a whimsical touch to an already amazing dessert.
Why You’ll Love Making These Sesame Street Inspired Cookies
If you’re looking for a fun, budget-friendly, and straightforward baking project for a kids’ party, these Elmo and Cookie Monster cookies are your answer. They are wonderfully easy to create, even without fancy decorating skills or equipment.
While there are many versions of Cookie Monster cookies out there, we’re going to show you a simple technique to achieve that signature Muppet “fur” texture without any specialized decorating tips. And for Elmo? We’ve crafted an equally easy method, avoiding the complexities of royal icing. This recipe is all about simplicity and fun, making it accessible for bakers of all levels.
The inspiration for these cookies sparked quite spontaneously. When brainstorming ideas for the Cookie Monster Freak Shake, the challenge was how to capture Cookie Monster’s iconic face. That’s when a brilliant suggestion arose: sugar cookies!
It was the perfect canvas! From that initial idea, these adorable cookies took shape. While initially focused on Cookie Monster, the ease of creation naturally led to including Elmo. Making both characters became just as simple and twice as delightful!
Perfect for Parties and More
These cookies are not just ideal for birthday parties; they are fantastic for any event where you want to bring smiles to children’s faces. Think playdates, school events, or even just a fun weekend baking activity.
The world of Cookie Monster and Elmo themed treats is wonderfully diverse. From Cookie Monster donuts to Cookie Monster cupcakes, and even Cookie Monster ice cream, the possibilities are endless! And while we are on the subject of Sesame Street themed food, don’t forget the healthy-ish Elmo spaghetti dinner for a more substantial meal option at your party.
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A batch of Elmo and Cookie Monster decorated cookies laid out on parchment paper, ready to be enjoyed.
What You Need to Make These Adorable Cookies
To embark on this fun baking adventure, gather these simple ingredients:
- Sugar Cookie Dough: 16 ounces of refrigerator sugar cookie dough or your favorite homemade sugar cookie recipe.
- Vanilla Frosting: 16 ounces of vanilla frosting from a tub or homemade white frosting.
- Gel Food Coloring: Red and blue gel food coloring (crucially, avoid liquid food coloring).
- Jumbo Candy Eyes: 48 jumbo candy eyes to bring your characters to life.
Essential Kitchen Tools
Having these tools handy will make the process smoother:
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Toothpicks or butter knives (for applying food coloring)
- Butter knife (for frosting texture)
Ingredient Tips for Baking Success
For the sugar cookie dough, pre-made refrigerated dough offers ultimate convenience. Simply slice and bake! If you prefer homemade, feel free to use your go-to sugar cookie recipe or try our recommended sugar cookie recipe.
Similarly, for frosting, a tub of store-bought vanilla frosting simplifies things. Any white frosting will work. Homemade vanilla frosting is also a wonderful option, and we have two easy versions linked for you to explore. We aim for quick and easy, using readily available ingredients, so anyone can confidently create these cookies!
Elmo and Cookie Monster cookies displayed on a clean white table, highlighting their bright colors and playful designs.
Step-by-Step Guide to Decorating Your Sesame Street Cookies
Let’s get started on bringing these Sesame Street characters to life!
Step 1: Bake and Cool Your Sugar Cookies
First, bake your sugar cookies according to your recipe or package directions. Allow them to cool completely before you begin frosting. This is crucial for preventing the frosting from melting.
Step 2: Tint Your Frosting
While the cookies are cooling, prepare your frosting. Divide the white frosting into two separate bowls.
Image showing the process of mixing red gel food coloring into white frosting in a bowl.
Using a toothpick or the tip of a butter knife, take a tiny amount of gel food coloring (less than 1/8 teaspoon) and add it to one bowl of frosting. Remember, gel food coloring is key to achieving vibrant colors without thinning the frosting. Mix thoroughly. Add more coloring gradually until you reach your desired shade of red for Elmo and blue for Cookie Monster. Repeat this process for the blue frosting in the second bowl.
Step 3: Frost the Cookies
Once your frosting is tinted and your cookies are cool, it’s time to decorate! Spread a layer of colored frosting onto each sugar cookie. Red for Elmo, and blue for Cookie Monster.
Close up image of spreading red frosting onto a sugar cookie to create Elmo.
Step 4: Create the Muppet Hair Texture
For that signature furry look of Cookie Monster and Elmo, use a butter knife. Gently touch the frosted cookie surface and pull the knife upwards. Repeat this technique across the entire frosted area, creating peaks and texture that mimic Muppet fur.
Image showing blue frosting being textured on a cookie to create Cookie Monster's fur.
Step 5: Add the Eyes and Elmo’s Nose
The final touch is adding the candy eyes! For Cookie Monster, position the jumbo candy eyes slightly off-center or cross-eyed for that characteristic goofy look. For Elmo, place two centered candy eyes and add a butterscotch disc or an orange candy for his nose just below the eyes. If you don’t have butterscotch discs, you can use a small piece of orange frosting, or skip the nose altogether – they’ll still be recognizable as Elmo!
A Cookie Monster cookie with googly eyes placed slightly askew, giving him a cross-eyed look.
Step 6: Finishing Touches
Sometimes, candy eyes aren’t perfectly centered. Embrace this! Use the slightly off-center eyes for Cookie Monster and the centered ones for Elmo – it adds to their charm!
Close-up of a Cookie Monster cookie on parchment paper with candy eyes in the background, ready to be used.
And there you have it – adorable Sesame Street Elmo and Cookie Monster cookies!
Close-up of an Elmo cookie with textured red frosting and centered candy eyes, showcasing its simple yet effective design.
A delightful pair of Cookie Monster and Elmo cookies side-by-side, showing the completed Sesame Street themed treats.
If you adore these Cookie Monster and Elmo Cookies, you absolutely must try our Cookie Monster Freak Shakes! They are the ultimate Sesame Street treat.
For more cute food ideas, you’ll love our Easter Bunny Cupcakes and our vibrant rainbow themed recipes! And for more Cookie Monster fun, check out these adorable Cookie Monster Cakes!
If your kids are superhero fans, we also have instructions for a cool Spiderman Cake.
Sesame Street Elmo and Cookie Monster Cookies Recipe
These Sesame Street Elmo and Cookie Monster cookies are incredibly adorable and easy to make, perfect for bringing the fun of Sesame Street to any birthday party or celebration!
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Frequently Asked Questions and helpful tips are often found within the blog post above, so be sure to scroll back up and read through!
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Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 121 kcal
Author: Amanda Davis
Ingredients
- 16 ounce package refrigerator sugar cookie dough or homemade sugar cookies
- 16 ounce tub vanilla frosting or homemade white frosting
- Red and blue gel food coloring (NOT liquid food coloring – see notes in post)
- 48 Jumbo candy eyes
Helpful Notes Before You Begin
Crucial Tip: Do not use liquid food coloring. It will thin your frosting, preventing you from achieving vibrant colors and the desired texture. Gel food coloring is essential for this recipe. You will likely have frosting leftover, which can be used for other fun baking projects!
Instructions
- Bake Cookies: Bake sugar cookies according to package or recipe directions and let them cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting: Divide vanilla frosting into two bowls.
- Tint Frosting: Use a toothpick to add a small amount of red gel food coloring to one bowl and blue gel food coloring to the other. Mix well, adding more color gradually to reach desired shades.
- Frost Cookies: Spread red frosting on some cookies for Elmo and blue frosting on others for Cookie Monster.
- Create Texture: Use a butter knife to create textured “fur” on the frosting by gently touching and pulling upwards repeatedly.
- Add Eyes: Place two jumbo candy eyes on each cookie. For Cookie Monster, position eyes slightly off-center. For Elmo, center the eyes and optionally add a small orange candy or frosting for the nose.
- Enjoy! Let the frosting set slightly and enjoy your adorable Sesame Street cookies!
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1 cookie | Calories: 121 kcal | Carbohydrates: 17 g | Fat: 5 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 2 mg | Sodium: 72 mg | Potassium: 30 mg | Sugar: 12 g | Vitamin A: 5 IU | Calcium: 2 mg | Iron: 0.4 mg
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Kristen is the editorial manager for both Amanda’s Cookin’ and Crafts by Amanda and the daughter of the founder, Amanda Davis. She loves getting creative in the kitchen and sharing her culinary adventures!
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