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Cookie Monster Cake Jars

Delightful layers of moist cake, creamy frosting, and crunchy cookies packed into charming jars, perfect for celebrations or a treat after a long day.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the frosting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk or coffee creamer For adjusting frosting consistency
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 drop electric blue Americolor gel color
  • 2 drops royal blue Chef Masters gel color
For the cake and layers
  • 15 oz box of white or vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients on cake mix box)
  • 10 chopped Oreos For mixing into the cake
  • 8 to 10 chopped Oreos (for jar layers)
  • 8 to 10 chopped chocolate chip cookies (any brand)
  • 8 candy eyes For decoration
  • 2 chocolate chip cookies, cut in half For topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Follow the steps on the cake mix box to bake the cake. After mixing the batter, gently fold in about half of the chopped Oreos.
  2. Bake as directed and allow the cake to cool for 30 minutes.
Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the unsalted butter and shortening, mixing until smooth.
  2. Gradually add in 1 cup of powdered sugar along with the vanilla, mixing until fully combined.
  3. Slowly add the remaining powdered sugar, milk (or coffee creamer), and the gel food coloring. Mix for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. If needed, adjust the consistency with more milk.
Assembly
  1. Grab a piping bag fitted with a tip 1M and start layering. Place one or two scoops of cake into a mason jar, pressing down gently.
  2. Pipe frosting on top of the cake layer, followed by a splash of chopped chocolate chip cookies and chopped Oreos.
  3. Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of frosting.
  4. Top with candy eyeballs and half a chocolate chip cookie.

Notes

Store leftover cake jars in the refrigerator for up to five days. Seal tightly to maintain freshness. Mix different gel colors for frosting for a fun appearance. Consider using different toppings and cookie varieties as desired.