Halloween Monster Cookies Recipe

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: cookies

Calories: 222kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

These googly-eyed and colorful Halloween monster cookies are filled with candy, cute as can be, and they're a total cinch to make! They're soft, chewy, and so fun!

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Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
Baking Sheet
Stand Mixer
Cookie Portion Scoop

Ingredients

¼ cup unsalted butter room temperature (½ stick)
1 cup brown sugar
1 large egg room temperature
1 cup creamy peanut butter *
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups old-fashioned oats
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup Halloween M&M's candies
¼ cup candy corn
Candy eyes optional, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
¼ cup unsalted butter, 1 cup brown sugar
Add the egg, peanut butter, and vanilla and mix to combine.
1 large egg, 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Add the oats, flour, and baking soda. Mix to combine again.
2 cups old-fashioned oats, ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda
Fold the M&M's and candy corn into the cookie dough with a rubber spatula.
½ cup Halloween M&M's candies, ¼ cup candy corn
Scoop 1-inch balls onto the prepared baking sheet, making sure to place them at least 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies for 15 minutes, or just until the edges are set. Then, remove them from the pan and allow them to cool to room temperature on the pan. press the candy eyes on the cookies while they’re still warm.
Candy eyes

Notes

*I prefer creamy peanut butter, but crunchy also works for more texture. I do not recommend using an all-natural peanut butter, because it will be too oily.

Tips:

Use a cookie scoop! That way all of the cookies are not just perfectly picturesque, but they'll also all bake evenly at the exact same size.
Remember to allow the cookies to cool for a while on the pan before moving them to the cooling rack. That way they don't break apart when you try to move them.
Feel free to sub in your favorite Halloween candies!
Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.

Storage: Store Halloween monster cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

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