Best 3 Monster Eye Cookies Recipes

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**Indulge in a Spooky Treat: Monster Eye Cookies That Will Haunt Your Taste Buds**

As Halloween approaches, let's embark on a culinary adventure with monster eye cookies, a delightful and eerie confection that will cast a spell on your taste buds. These monstrously delicious treats will star in your upcoming Halloween party, leaving your guests spellbound. Our recipe collection features three tantalizing variations: classic monster eye cookies, gluten-free monster eye cookies, and vegan monster eye cookies. Each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver a unique flavor profile, catering to diverse dietary preferences and ensuring everyone can partake in the Halloween festivities.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

MONSTER EYE COOKIES



Monster Eye Cookies image

Monster Eye Cookies are soft vanilla cookies made perfectly scary with candy eyeballs and fun colors. Easy to make and super tasty, these are the perfect Halloween cookie to celebrate the season!

Provided by Heather - A Wicked Whisk

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter
1 1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
2.5 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3-4 tubes Gel Food Coloring (favorite Halloween colors)
candy eyeballs, various sizes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
  • Start by creaming together the sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl. Add in the egg and egg yolks one at a time and beat into the mixture before adding the next one.
  • Mix in the vanilla and salt
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and then slowly incorporate into your sugar batter.
  • Chill your cookie dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Once chilled, separate batter into three or four batches and add in a dollop of food coloring to each batch.. beat until well mixed.
  • Spoon or scoop into 1 inch balls and place them on your cookie sheet - do no flatten!
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately gently press candy eyeballs onto the cookies while they are still warm .. let cookies sit on the cookie sheet for 1 minute before moving the cookies to a wire rack
  • Let cool and enjoy!!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 36 ea, Calories 104.8 kcal, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, Fat 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Sodium 69.1 mg, Fiber 0.3 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 1.8 g

MONSTER EYE COOKIES



Monster Eye Cookies image

I found this cute recipe on lilluna.com and just knew I had to make them for my husband to take to work for Halloween! These are easy, tasty and oh-so-cute!! I absolutely love Halloween!

Provided by Teresa Jacobson

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box yellow cake mix
1/2 c butter, softened
1/2 tsp vanilla
8 oz cream cheese (i used neufchatel)
1 large egg
7 drops green food coloring
2 drops yellow food coloring
powdered sugar
candy eyes

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • 2. In a mixing bowl, beat butter, vanilla, cream cheese, and egg until well blended and fluffy. Add food coloring. Blend. Stir in cake mix until well blended.
  • 3. Roll into 1 inch balls (I used my cookie scooper) and roll in powdered sugar before placing on prepared cookie sheet. (I liked them better when I flattened the dough lightly with my palm otherwise the cookies were really poofy and round instead of flat.)
  • 4. Bake in preheated oven for about 10 minutes. remove from oven and immediately lightly press a candy eye into center. Allow to cool completely before removing from pan.
  • 5. Enjoy with your favorite "ghoul" ;)

GOOEY MONSTER EYE COOKIES RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Gooey Monster Eye Cookies Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-6416

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened
1 egg
green food coloring
powdered sugar
candy eyeballs

Steps:

  • Beat butter, vanilla, egg and cream cheese until fluffy. Mix in cake mix. Add green food coloring until it's the color you want. Chill for 30 minutes. Roll into balls and dip in a bowl of powdered sugar. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes. While warm, push eye balls into the center or all over the cookie. ENJOY!

Tips:

  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Use a variety of sprinkles to decorate the cookies. This will make them more festive and fun.
  • Be creative with your decorating. You can use different colors of frosting, sprinkles, and candies to create unique and personalized cookies.
  • Serve the cookies immediately or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Monster Eye Cookies are a fun and easy treat to make for Halloween or any other occasion. They are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. With a few simple ingredients, you can create these festive and delicious cookies that are perfect for any party or gathering. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to make some spooktacular Monster Eye Cookies!

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