Description
Bake up a batch of spooky Halloween monster cookies using simple ingredients like sugar cookie dough, colorful icing, and candy eyes. These cookies are ideal for Halloween parties, with keywords like "monster cookies," "Halloween treats," and "spooky snacks." Follow easy instructions to create these fun, customizable cookies that kids and adults alike will love.
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Assorted food coloring (green, purple, orange)
- Candy eyeballs
- Black gel icing for detailing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Divide the dough into portions and color each portion with different food colorings.
- Roll dough into balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Press candy eyeballs into the dough before baking.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Let cookies cool, then add black gel icing for monster details if desired.
Notes
- Add extra candy eyes for a spookier look.
- You can also use edible glitter or sprinkles for added fun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg