Description
A fun and spooky cookie recipe perfect for Halloween or playful occasions, featuring vibrant colors and silly candy eyes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226 g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed (220 g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (360 g)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (170 g)
- 1 cup candy eyes (about 100 g)
- 1 cup colorful candy pieces (like M&M’s or sprinkles) (150 g)
- 1/2 cup candy corn (optional, for decoration) (60 g)
- Food coloring (green and orange, as desired)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- If desired, divide the dough and add food coloring to create different colors.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, candy eyes, and colorful candy pieces.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Decorate with candy corn if desired and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
- Use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements.
- Check oven temperature for even baking.
- Allow cookies to cool properly before moving them.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Scary Monster Cookies, Halloween Cookies, Fun Cookies, Spooky Treats