Description
Halloween Monster Eye Cookies are a whimsical and spooky treat made with a buttery, soft cookie base and adorned with candy eyeballs. These cookies are perfect for Halloween parties, bake sales, or simply as a fun activity to do with the kids. The vibrant colors of the dough make them extra festive, while the candy eyeballs bring the “monster” effect to life. These cookies combine the sweetness of chocolate chips with the thrill of Halloween, offering a delightful treat that will leave everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1½ cups chocolate chips (or white chocolate chips)
Candy eyeballs (small and large sizes for fun effect)
Optional: food coloring (green, purple, orange) for monster-colored dough
Instructions
Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.Make the Dough
In a large bowl, cream together butter and both sugars until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
Beat in eggs and vanilla.Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in chocolate chips.Color the Dough (Optional)
Divide the dough into separate bowls and add food coloring — green, purple, and orange are perfect for Halloween monsters! Mix until evenly colored.Form Cookies
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto baking sheets. Leave space between cookies as they spread.Bake
Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers are soft.Add Eyes!
Immediately press candy eyeballs onto the cookies while they’re still warm (they’ll stick as the cookies cool).Cool & Serve
Let cookies cool on a rack. Enjoy the spooky fun!
Notes
These spooky Halloween Monster Eye Cookies are a fun and festive treat for parties or trick-or-treat night! You can get creative with candy eyes, colorful frosting, or edible glitter to make each cookie unique and extra creepy. Perfect for kids and adults who love a sweet Halloween surprise!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
Keywords: Halloween Monster Eye Cookies