Halloween Monster Cookies Recipe

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: cookies

Calories: 222kcal

Author: Becky Hardin - Easy Dessert Recipes

These crazy-eyed and colorful Halloween Monster Cookies are cute as can be and a total cinch to make! You won't believe how quick it can be to make a batch of these adorably spooky homemade Halloween cookies.

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Equipment

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

Ingredients

¼ cup unsalted butter 57 grams, room temperature (½ stick)
1 cup brown sugar 213 grams
1 large egg 50 grams, room temperature
1 cup creamy peanut butter 270 grams
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
2 cups old-fashioned oats 200 grams
½ cup all-purpose flour 60 grams
1 teaspoon baking soda 6 grams
½ cup Halloween M&M's candies 85 grams
¼ cup candy corn 25 grams
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

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.
Rolled oats may be substituted, but old-fashioned oats are preferred.
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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