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These Halloween monster cookies are fun, easy to make, and they start with a boxed cake mix! It’s a great easy Halloween treat everyone will love! There’s something so fun and festive about these spooky cake mix cookies.
These Halloween monster cookies are aptly named because they are Halloween themed and have adorable sprinkles, candy eyes, and more mixed into the batter. They are cake mix cookies that are loaded up with holiday fun. You could also easily turn these monster cookies into any holiday themed cookie by adjusting the sprinkles you use! For the Halloween monster cookies, we used Halloween themed jimmies and candy eyes.
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What We Love About This Monster Halloween Cookies Recipe
Cake mix cookies with a holiday theme are excellent. Halloween monster cookies are adorable and perfect for sharing. Another great Halloween recipe you’ll love: Halloween Witch Cupcakes!
- 30 Minute Dessert: Less than 30 minutes until these cookies are ready to eat.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry or fridge.
- Family Friendly: Kids and adults will have fun eating these fun cookies.
- Adaptable: Can make it low-carb, low calorie or dairy free, etc.
Ingredient Notes
- White Cake Mix: One box of any brand
- Eggs: Two large eggs for the monster cookies
- Vegetable oil
- Orange gel food coloring: Or you can use another spooky color like purple or black
- Halloween jimmies sprinkles
- Eyeball candies
Equipment Needed
- Wilton Recipe Right Non-Stick 9 x 13-Inch Oblong 2 Cake Pan Multipack
- Silicone Baking Mat – Set of 2
- Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker’s Half Sheet
- Cooptop Silicone Spatula Set
- Unbleanched Parchment Paper for Baking
- KitchenAid Classic Mixing Bowls
How to Make Halloween Monster Cookies
These are the basic steps for making the best monster cookies. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions and nutrition information.
STEP 1: PREP
Preheat the oven and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Next in a large bowl mix the cake mix, eggs and vegetable oil. Then add the food coloring and mix until combined. Fold the sprinkles into the batter.
STEP 2: BAKE
Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop cookies onto the cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart. Then bake for 8-10 minutes, until cookies just begin to turn golden brown on the tops.
STEP 3: FINISH
Once the cookies have cooled, press 2 candy eyeballs into the cookies to make your monsters.
Prep and Storage Tips
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
These cookies can be made a day or two in advance, however they are so quick and easy they can be made right before your party.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store these cookies at room temperature in an airtight container. They will stay good for up to a week.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
Freeze these cookies in a freezer bag or an airtight container.
Frequently Asked Questions
Try using a low fat or fat free cake mix or sugar free cake mix.
Yes, create any numbers of scary monsters with this delightful recipe.
Of course, you can make enough for a great Halloween Party. Make several different varieties to make a festive array.
Expert Tips for Making This Halloween Monster Cookies Recipe
- Add Candies: Add some fun chocolate coated candies, try green, orange and black.
- Drizzle: Drizzle some gel icing for fun effects.
- Variation tip: Feel free to add nuts for a satisfying crunch to the Monster cookies.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Make these cookies in the air fryer for a quick crispy treat.
What to Serve with Halloween Monster Cookies
- Milk
- Hot Chocolate
- Coffee
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Halloween Monster Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- Orange gel food coloring
- Halloween jimmies sprinkles
- Eyeball candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Add parchment paper to your cookie sheet or spray it with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil.
- Add food coloring, and mix until well combined. Fold sprinkles into the cookies.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop cookies onto the cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until cookies just begin to turn golden brown on the tops.
- Once the cookies have cooled, press 2 candy eyeballs into the cookies to make your monsters.
Expert Tips
- Add Candies: Add some fun chocolate coated candies, try green, orange and black.
- Drizzle: Drizzle some gel icing for fun effects.
- Variation tip: Feel free to add nuts for a satisfying crunch to the Monster cookies.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Make these cookies in the air fryer for a quick crispy treat.
These cookies are so cute!
Love these cookies.
Super easy and absolutely adorable!
We enjoyed making these cookies and they were delicious!