Halloween is a time for treats, and these Halloween Monster Eye Cookies are sure to please. Made with a cake mix and candy eyes, they are easy to make and only require a few ingredients.
Best of all, they can be made in advance and stored in the freezer until you are ready to serve them. So if you are looking for a festive treat that is both easy and delicious, give these Halloween cookies a try. Your guests will be sure to enjoy them!
Check out my list of other Halloween Themed Recipes for more ideas!
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These Halloween cookies are so easy to make and they're always a big hit with the kids! All you need is a cake mix, a few candy eyes, and you're good to go.
For these Monster Eye Cookies, I used vanilla cake mix for these cookies, but you can use a white cake mix too. Be sure to adjust the amount of food coloring you use if you want your cookies to be more vibrant than the pastel colors I created.
These cookies are perfect for Halloween parties or for giving out to trick-or-treaters. And they're sure to put a smile on everyone's face! Check out a full collection of Halloween Themed Desserts for more ideas!
Looking for more Easy Desserts for Halloween? Try my collection of Cute Halloween Brownies, Halloween Thumbprint Cookies or my Candy Corn Treats Collection...yum!
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Cookies using Cake Mix
Who doesn't love easy cookies? They're the perfect snack to have with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. And while there are plenty of delicious recipes out there for homemade cookies, sometimes you just don't have the time (or the energy) to make them from scratch. That's where cake mix cookies come in for these Monster Eye Cookies.
These cookies are made using a pre-made cake mix, so they're quick and easy to prepare. And because they start with a base of already-flavored cake mix, they're sure to be packed with flavor.
So next time you're in the mood for a tasty treat, give cake mix cookies a try. You'll be glad you did!
How to turn Cake Mix into Cookies?
If you're in the mood for cookies but don't have the time or energy to bake from scratch, use my favorite cake mix hack to make cookies! Simply combine a boxed cake mix with a few other ingredients and you'll have delicious cookies in no time. And the best part is that there are endless possibilities for flavor combinations.
To turn a cake mix into cookies like my , simply combine the mix with some melted butter and an egg. Then, use a spoon or your hands to form small balls of dough.
Be sure to space the cookies out on the baking sheet, as they will spread while baking. Bake at the temperature specified on the cake mix box, and enjoy your fresh-baked cookies!
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Main Ingredients Needed
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Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing bowl, blend together the softened butter, egg, and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Step 2: Mix in the cake mix.
- Step 3: Divide the batter into 3 separate bowls. Add your choice of food coloring to each individual bowl and mix until all combined.
- Step 4: Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
Baking Instructions
- Roll the dough into balls, then roll the balls into the powdered sugar.
- Place the cookie balls on a baking sheet that's been lined with parchment paper.
- Press the cookies down a bit with your hand or the bottom of a cup. Not too much, you don't want flat cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
📌Baking Tip - Keep an eye on your cookies as they can go from perfect to burnt very quickly. Let cool on the cookie sheet for a minute or two before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Add the Monster Eyes
- Remove the cookies from the oven and decorate by adding the candy eyes immediately.
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Recipe Variations
- You could add candy eyes with fake blood for a really scary monster type cookie.
- Or add some fun Halloween sprinkles to the cookies before baking.
- Check out my other recipe for Halloween Thumbprint Cookies with candy eyes too!
Storage Tips
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days.
- You can also freeze for up to 3 months. Flash freeze them first on a baking tray in the freezer and then store in a freezer safe storage bag.
Top Recipe Tip
- If the dough feels too sticky while rolling them into balls, you can add a tablespoon or two more of flour to help firm them up.
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Monster Eye Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 15.25 ounce box Vanilla Cake Mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 egg
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- assorted food colorings
- candy eyes
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- In a mixing bowl, blend together the softened butter, egg, and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the cake mix.
- Divide the batter into 3 separate bowls.
- Add your choice of food coloring to each individual bowl and mix until all combined.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into balls, then roll the balls into the powdered sugar.
- Place the cookie balls on a baking sheet that's been lined with parchment paper.
- Press the cookies down a bit with your hand or the bottom of a cup. Not too much, you don't want flat cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and decorate by adding the candy eyes immediately.
Nutrition
Notes
- If the dough feels too sticky while rolling them into balls, you can add a tablespoon or two more of flour to help firm them up.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
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