Description
Monster cookies pack Halloween spirit into a delightful treat that combines classic chocolate chip goodness with spooky decorative elements. Creepy candy eyes and colorful sprinkles make these cookies perfect for seasonal celebrations and frightful fun.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips or candy-coated chocolates
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Decorative Ingredients:
- Edible googly eyes
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles
- Candy decorations
Instructions
- Prepare the baking surface by lining a sheet with parchment paper and heating the oven to 350F (175C).
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly blend butter with both sugars until achieving a light, airy consistency.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smoothly integrated.
- Separately combine dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually introduce this mixture into the wet ingredients.
- Gently fold chocolate chips or candy-coated chocolates into the cookie dough, ensuring even distribution.
- Using a scoop, deposit dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, allowing space between each portion.
- Transform each cookie into a whimsical monster by strategically pressing googly eyes and festive candy decorations onto the surface.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges as a doneness indicator.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Once cooled, enhance the monster theme by adding playful details like colorful sprinkles or creative food coloring accents.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for smoother, more evenly mixed dough that ensures consistent cookie texture.
- Select vibrant, contrasting candy colors to create playful monster faces that pop and make cookies visually engaging.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain cookie shape during baking.
- Replace wheat flour with gluten-free blend for celiac-friendly version without compromising delicious monster cookie experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg