So, about percy jacksons blue chocolate chip cookies — have you ever tried to bake something kinda magical when you’re craving a treat but want a twist, maybe something your favorite book hero would eat? If you’ve ever been pulled in by those bright blue cookies in the Percy Jackson books, you know what I mean. My nephew once begged me to make them after binge-watching the show, and guess what, most recipes just taste… ordinary. Good cookies but not that blue, not that fun. Finding a legit recipe is its own quest. But after trying a couple from the web and pairing it with some of my best chocolate chip cookie fixes, I think I finally hit the sweet spot. If you love easy bakes, you should check out more like this easy peanut butter cookies and the always classic soft snickerdoodle delights for later too.

The Recipe

First things first, these are just chocolate chip cookies— with a stubborn blue streak. But you need to get that color just right. Trust me, too little food dye and you wind up with a greenish blob. Too much, well… you’ll have blue teeth and regret. For my batch, here’s what worked after lots of trial and error:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temp (soft but not runny, or you’ll have the dreaded pancake spread!)
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2 ¾ cups flour (I use regular all-purpose)
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips (classic, not fancy, unless you want to “upgrade”)
• Blue gel food coloring— don’t skip the gel, it’s way brighter than regular liquid dye

Cream your butter and sugars until they’re nicely blended (not too fluffy, not too dense). Add eggs, one by one, then vanilla. In another bowl, toss your flour, baking soda and salt. Slowly stir that into your sugar mix. Here’s the thing—put in maybe a quarter teaspoon of the blue gel. Not a drop, more like a pinky-nail-size amount. Stir in your chocolate chips.

If you want cookies that are properly soft inside, chill the dough for at least 45 minutes. Don’t skip chilling.

“Not gonna lie, these cookies turned out better than expected. My daughter begged me to make them again. They’re the perfect mix of crispy and gooey.” — Jamie, real human pal who actually ate them

The Bake

All that’s left now? Grab a cookie scoop or just pinch some dough —I’m not judging— and plop onto parchment, about two inches apart. Preheat your oven to 350°F. The bake is honestly pretty fast: about 10-12 minutes. The edges should be golden but the centers look slightly underdone (key for that gooey factor). Give them five whole minutes to sit on the tray, or else they’ll fall apart on you. It’s wild how just waiting a couple extra minutes makes them hold together like a five-star bakery treat.

One thing: every oven is wild. I had to rotate my tray at 7 minutes so they were even, but you know your oven best. Oh, and the kitchen will smell like vanilla and chocolate — with a twist. There’s just something fun about seeing the blue color peeking out as they bake. My niece literally gasped.

Top Tips

Want these Percy Jackson goodies to look and taste like they came right out of a mythical world? Here’s what I swear by:

• Use gel blue coloring, trust me, not the liquid stuff or it’ll look sad and pale
• Don’t swap out the chocolate chips for chunks unless you want gigantic cookie mounds
• Chilling the dough: It keeps ‘em thick and soft, so stop rushing, okay?
• If you want to get super cute, add blue sprinkles right when they come out of the oven

I’ve tried baking these with both dark and milk chocolate chips. The overall look is cooler with mini chips, but, honestly, any chocolate works in a pinch (I once tossed in some M&Ms). If you’re feeling wild, a hint of almond extract gives a stronger bakery smell.

Related Easy Cookie Recipes

If you’re obsessed with cookies and want to flex your baking muscle (even just a little), don’t sleep on these super chill recipes:

• Chewy peanut butter cookies: Only need a handful of ingredients and you don’t even need a mixer.
• Double chocolate chunk cookies: These are for true chocoholics and come out rich every single time.
• Lemon drop cookies: Something about that zippy flavor really cuts through a day of sugar rush.
• No-bake oatmeal cookies: Great for when you just don’t want to heat up the house.

Seriously, my friends are always surprised at how easy it is to whip up one batch and just swap out the extras or fillings. Cookie night can turn into a whole event, if you can keep them on the counter that long.

The TV Series

So besides the cookie obsession, let’s talk about the series for a sec. If you haven’t watched the Percy Jackson show yet, it’s such a mood setter. Watching those blue cookies pop up on screen feels like a wink to all the fans. I swear, kids get even more hyped to make these after an episode or two. My cousin actually called me after episode 1 — not to talk plot, but to demand the recipe. True story.

There’s something about baking cookies while watching your favorite show that turns an average weekend night into a memory. Plus, if you’re throwing a Percy-themed party or movie night, you can never go wrong with blue snacks on the table. Be warned: your hands might get a little stained (go easy on the blue dye), but your Instagram pics are going to look legendary.

Common Questions

How do I keep the blue color from fading?
Honestly, gel food coloring is your friend for bold blue cookies. Always start with a small amount and add a bit more if you like.

Can I freeze this dough?
Absolutely. I scoop it into balls, freeze on a tray, then bag ‘em up. Bake straight from the freezer, just add a minute or so.

Is there a dairy-free way to make these?
Yep! Just swap in vegan butter and check your chocolate chips for dairy-free status. Texture is basically the same.

Do I have to chill the dough?
Technically, no, but the cookies will spread a lot more and won’t have that soft, thick bake everyone loves.

What’s the best way to store leftovers?
Airtight container at room temp for up to 4 days, but let’s be real, they’ll disappear by then.

Make Your Own Mythical Treats!

Okay, so there you have it. Percy jacksons blue chocolate chip cookies at home— easy enough for anyone, and fun enough that you’ll want to make them for parties, school events, or honestly just for a late-night snack while bingeing your favorite YA show. Want to try new variations or compare techniques? Check out this Blue Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe for other fun takes, or swing by the Percy Jackson’s Blue Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe – The Slow … for more flavor tricks. Grab your blue dye, maybe an apron, and get baking because sometimes you just need a little bit of color (and chocolate) in your day.

Blue Chocolate Chip Cookies

A magical twist on classic chocolate chip cookies, featuring a vibrant blue color that will delight fans of Percy Jackson.

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Prep Time 45 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 57 minutes mins

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the cookie dough

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temp Soft but not runny
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2 3/4 cups flour Regular all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips Classic, not fancy
• 1 tsp blue gel food coloring Use gel for brighter color

Method

 

Preparation

1. Cream your butter and sugars until nicely blended (not too fluffy, not too dense).
2. Add eggs, one by one, then stir in the vanilla.
3. In another bowl, toss your flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the sugar mixture.
5. Add about a quarter teaspoon of the blue gel food coloring and stir in your chocolate chips.
6. Chill the dough for at least 45 minutes.

Baking

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grab a cookie scoop and plop the dough onto parchment-lined trays, about two inches apart.
3. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly underdone.
4. Let them cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring.

Notes

For the best results, use gel food coloring and chill the dough for a thicker cookie. You can also add blue sprinkles right after baking for a fun touch.