It’s true, today is the one and only Cookie Monster’s Birthday. This fun fact brings back memories of sitting in my child size rocking chair watching Sesame Street. I loved it then and my children love it now.

Each year on November 2nd Cookie Monster celebrates his birthday. You may never guess by his appearance but this year he turns 42. When he first appeared on the popular television show back in 1969 along side Kermit the Frog the public was introduced to this crazed cookie eater who at the time was gobbling down letters. This furry blue monster is known to eat just about anything but when he first joined the show he didn’t have an official name. His name caught on later when Cookie Monster became famous for saying, “Me eat cookies!”

So take a minute and celebrate Cookie Monster’s birthday! Whip up a batch of this American Icon’s favorite cookie, grab a glass of milk and enjoy an episode of Sesame Street with your preschooler. Happy Birthday Cookie Monster!

My Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie – Nestle Toll House

Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large egg
1 (12 ounce) package NESTLE® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1 cup chopped nuts

Directions
PREHEAT oven to 375 degrees F.
COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
BAKE for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Tip: Substitute shortening for butter to achieve fluffier cookies.