This post and recipe for my Eyeball Monster Cookies were created for #HalloweenTreatsWeek! Some of the sponsor companies sent me samples but as always opinions are 100% mine.
The one thing about most cookie recipes I love is that you can decorate them and make them any way you want. That is what I did with my normal sugar cookie recipe.
Using my favorite recipe, and a few ingredients from my pantry, I was able to create these Eyeball Monster Cookies.
How to Make Eyeball Monster Cookies
To make these, start with a cookie base — for this one we used sugar cookies.
The best sugar to use in my opinion is Dixie Crystals.
In a bowl, combine the sugar and butter and cream together. Once it is fluffy, add in your vanilla and egg. I love Adam's Extract Vanilla for these cookies.
Once you get all the cookie dough mixed together with the dry ingredients, split the dough between three bowls. Using your food coloring (again we used Adam's Extract), choose 3 colors.
We did blue, green, and purple (purple is made using blue and red).
Once you get it all mixed together, take a little from each bowl and combine together to create a tie-dyed cookie.
Place on a cookie sheet and let bake for 8-10 minutes in a 375-degree oven.
When the cookies come out, simply press in some candy eyes. I have a multi-pack from Wilton with all the different sizes.
Let the cookies harden and with that, you have the best Halloween cookies! They are perfect for school parties, lunch boxes, or wherever you need to pass out a cookie.
Eyeball Monster Cookies
This is the easiest monster cookie you will ever make.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 cup of butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups of white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 3 different food coloring options
- candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Mix all the dry ingredients in a bow -- flour, baking soda, baking powder and set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Once mixed together well, add in the egg and vanilla.
- Mix the dry into the wet and mix well.
- Separate the dough into 3 bowls. Using your food coloring choices, color each bowl a different color.
- Take a little from each bowl and create a cookie ball. Roll together and then place on the baking sheet.
- Do this with the rest of the cookies. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Once the cookies come out, place the eyeballs on the warm cookies. Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 173Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 127mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 0gSugar: 13gProtein: 2g
Christie
Sunday 17th of November 2019
These are so creative! I love the mix of the colors together and those eyes!
Jaida ~ Sweet Beginnings
Wednesday 23rd of October 2019
Fun Halloween cookies - love the marbled colors!
Nancie McDermott
Sunday 13th of October 2019
You showed exactly how to do this and I'm ready to jump in. I love the swirly colors and the darling use of many many eyes. Do-able with lots of impact without lots of fuss. Making these.
Amy (Savory Moments)
Friday 11th of October 2019
These cookies are super fun! I like the multicolored dough.
Dorothy Reinhold
Friday 11th of October 2019
I have to send in treats for the Halloween party. These are perfect!