Description
Fun and whimsical Cookie Monster Cake Jars layered with moist vanilla cake, creamy blue frosting, and cookie chunks for a perfect party treat.
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk
- Blue food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate chip cookies (chopped)
- 6-8 small jars (8 oz)
- Optional: candy eyes for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the vanilla cake according to package instructions. Let it cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and spreadable.
- Add blue food coloring to achieve a vibrant Cookie Monster color and mix well.
- Crumble the cooled cake into chunks.
- In each jar, layer cake chunks, a spoonful of blue frosting, and chopped cookies. Repeat the layers until the jar is full.
- Top with more frosting, extra cookie bits, and optional candy eyes.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- You can use homemade vanilla cake if preferred.
- Adjust the food coloring to get the desired shade of blue.
- Use piping bags for neater frosting layers.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.