Make Snack Time Sweet and Silly with Cookie Monster Bark!
Looking for a fun and colorful treat that kids will go cookie crazy for? Say hello to Cookie Monster Bark — the no-bake, all-smiles dessert that’s perfect for parties, playdates, or just celebrating a weekday with a little extra flair.
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This treat is inspired by everyone’s favorite googly-eyed monster, and it’s just as delightful to make as it is to eat. With crunchy mini cookies, candy eyes, and bright blue candy melts, this snack is silly, simple, and totally delicious.
Cookie Monster Bark Recipe
Serves: 6–8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Inactive Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 12 oz bag blue candy melts (we used Sweet Tooth Fairy brand)
- 7 mini Oreos
- 12 mini Chips Ahoy chocolate chip cookies
- 14 candy eye sprinkles
Instructions:
1. Melt the Candy Melts
Place the blue candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat at 50% power for 1 minute, then continue in 30-second intervals, stirring well each time, until smooth and fully melted. (Always check the bag’s instructions, as brands vary.)
2. Prepare the Base
Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the melted candy onto the sheet and spread it into an even rectangle using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
3. Decorate with Cookie Monster Faces
Place the candy eyes in pairs across the blue base — these are Cookie Monster’s eyes!
Break the mini Oreos in half and place them under the eyes like little mouths (open wide for cookies!).
4. Add Cookies Everywhere
Scatter the mini chocolate chip cookies all around the bark to give Cookie Monster his cookie chaos. Press them gently so they stick as the candy cools.
5. Let It Set
Allow the bark to cool and harden at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Then break into pieces and enjoy!
Tips & Tricks:
- Want extra fun? Add mini M&Ms or sprinkles for more texture and color.
- Need allergy-friendly swaps? Use gluten-free cookies or dye-free candy melts.
- Making this with little ones? Let them place the eyes and cookies — it’s a perfect kid helper recipe!
Make It a Cookie Monster Moment!
Turn this sweet treat into a mini celebration with books and a playful activity or two. Here are some easy ways to tie it all together:
Read Together:
- The Monster at the End of This Book by Jon Stone
A classic Sesame Street read-aloud with Grover (and plenty of giggles). - If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff
A fun, circular story that’s all about cookies and consequences. - Who Stole the Cookie from the Cookie Jar? by Margaret Wang
Great for younger readers and singing along!
Cookie-Themed Activities:
- Cookie Matching Game
Cut out paper “cookies” with different numbers of chocolate chips. Have your child match identical ones — a great way to build visual memory and counting skills! - Decorate-a-Cookie Craft
Draw or print out cookie outlines and let kids “decorate” them with markers, stickers, pom-poms, or glue-on paper chips. - Color with Cookie Monster
Print off free Cookie Monster coloring pages and let kids color while their bark is setting!
Make It a Cookie Party!
Pair this bark with storytime, crafts, and a little bit of blue-themed fun for a spontaneous Cookie Monster celebration — great for birthdays, preschool themes, or just brightening a rainy afternoon.
With Cookie Monster Bark, you’re not just making a dessert — you’re creating a moment. Sweet, silly, and simple… and just a little bit chaotic. Just like Cookie Monster would want it!
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