This easy Cookie Monster Dessert is filled with cookies, blue layers, and chocolate pudding. It’s a fun treat to share at parties or to enjoy with family. If you love dessert with cookies, you’re in for a tasty surprise!
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Monster Dessert
When our daughter was little, she loved Sesame Street. Her favorite characters were Elmo and Cookie Monster. I remember how excited she would get whenever the blue monster shouted, “Me want cookie!” Honestly, I still feel that way most days.
Even though our kids have outgrown these characters, I still want lots of cookies in my life. This Cookie Monster dessert is a fun way to bring back some of that childhood magic.
I had so much fun transforming a simple chocolate chip cookie dessert with blue food coloring, lots of cookies, and funny googly eyes. It turned into an over-the-top treat that’s creamy, blue, and makes kids of all ages smile.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- If you love cookies as much as I do, this dessert will be a dream come true.
- It’s easy to put together with a few store-bought shortcuts.
- Adding edible candy eyes adds an extra touch of fun and creates a true Cookie Monster look.
- It's fun, colorful, and always a winner at birthday parties or family get-togethers.
- The only thought you'll have as you dig in is "Om nom nom nom!" Cookie Monster would definitely approve!
Main Ingredients
To prepare this four-layer striped dessert, you’ll need several items from the grocery store and a few ingredients from your kitchen. The full printable recipe card is below.
- Cookie Dough: For convenience, I used a 16-ounce roll of refrigerated dough. You can totally make it homemade if you like.
- Cream Cheese: Set the full-fat block out ahead of time so it's soft and creamy when you go to mix it.
- Powdered Sugar: When making no-bake cheesecake, I prefer to use soft, powdery sugar to sweeten the mixture.
- Cool Whip: This nondairy topping adds such a sweet and fluffy texture to desserts. You can also make a double batch of this whipped topping recipe.
- Blue Food Coloring: I used a sky blue gel color to tint the layers a bright blue color. Gel colors are easier to use because they do not add extra liquid to your mixture. You can find them in the baking aisle of Hobby Lobby or Michaels.
- Chocolate Pudding: Be sure to buy instant Jell-O pudding so it sets up correctly. If you opt for a cook-and-serve option, this recipe will not work for you.
- Milk: Feel free to use whole or 2% milk.
- Cookies: I used mini Chips Ahoy cookies and mini Oreo cookies to decorate the top of the dessert. You can also chop regular-sized cookies into bite-sized chunks.
- Candy Eyes: You can purchase edible candy eyeballs from the baking section of most stores.
How To Make A Cookie Monster Dessert
This Monster Dessert is so easy to make! Simply layer the ingredients, refrigerate, and enjoy the magic!
Press the chocolate chip cookie dough into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Bake until golden brown, then cool completely.
Mix the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Then fold in Cool Whip and tint it a bright blue. Spread on the cooled cookie base.
Whisk the instant chocolate pudding mix and milk in a large bowl. Once the pudding mixture has thickened, stir in the Oreo cookie pieces. Gently spread it over the cheesecake.
Add blue gel food coloring to the remaining Cool Whip and gently spread it evenly over the top of the pudding layer. Sprinkle it with chopped mini chocolate chip cookies and Oreo chunks. Add candy eyeballs for a finishing touch.
Storage Recommendations
This dessert keeps well in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Just cover it tightly with plastic wrap and keep it chilled until ready to serve. You can slice it like a cake or scoop it out like a trifle. Either way, it’s messy, fun, and so good.
BruCrew Tips
- Allow the cookie to cool completely before adding the other layers. If it is even slightly warm, it can cause the other layers to melt slightly.
- Use an angled spatula to spread each layer evenly.
- Make this dessert ahead of time so it has plenty of time to set up.
- Use a sharp knife or large spoon, and wipe between slices for cleaner cuts.
- Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top for an extra layer of chocolate goodness.
- Make it completely no bake by using a cookie pie crust instead of the baked cookie layer.
FAQs
Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without thinning out the Cool Whip. Start with a small amount and mix gently to avoid deflating it.
Yes! It won’t have the signature blue Cookie Monster look, but it’ll still taste amazing.
More Desserts with Cookies
- Cherry Oreo Icebox Dessert
- Cookie Icebox Cake
- Oreo Brownies
- Grasshopper Ice Cream Pie
- Chips Ahoy Cheesecake
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Recipe
Cookie Monster Dessert
This easy Cookie Monster Dessert is filled with cookies, blue layers, and chocolate pudding. It’s a fun treat to share at parties or to enjoy with family. If you love dessert with cookies, you’re in for a tasty surprise!
Ingredients
- 1 - 16 ounce tube refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
- 1 - 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 - 8 ounce containers Cool Whip, thawed
- Blue Gel Food Coloring
- 2 - 3.9 ounce boxes instant chocolate fudge pudding
- 3 cups milk
- 8 whole Oreos, chopped
- Mini Oreos and Chips Ahoy cookies
- Candy Eyes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a glass baking dish with nonstick spray and press the cookie dough evenly in the bottom of the dish. Bake 14-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and let cool.
- Mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar until light and creamy. Fold in one container of Cool Whip. Use a toothpick to add a little bit of blue gel to the mixture. Stir and repeat until you achieve the desired color.
- Use an angled spatula to spread the mixture evenly on the cooled cookie crust. Place the dish in the refrigerator.
- Whisk the dry pudding mixes and milk until combined. Once it thickens, add the chopped Oreos. Gently spread it over the blue cheesecake layer and refrigerate again.
- Set aside 1 cup of Cool Whip. Tint the remaining topping with blue gel coloring. Spread the blue topping over the pudding. Gently drop the plain Cool Whip on top and swirl it very gently to get a fun color.
- Sprinkle with chopped mini Oreos and Chips Ahoy cookies. Place candy eyes all over the top.
Notes
- Allow the cookie to cool completely before adding the other layers. If it is even slightly warm, it can cause the other layers to melt slightly.
- Use an angled spatula to spread each layer evenly.
- Make this dessert ahead of time so it has plenty of time to set up.
- Use a sharp knife or large spoon, and wipe between slices for cleaner cuts.
- Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top for an extra layer of chocolate goodness.
- Make it completely no bake by using a cookie pie crust instead of the baked cookie layer.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 349Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 177mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 1gSugar: 34gProtein: 4g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
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