Monster Mash Cookies add the perfect amount of spookiness and fright to any graveyard smash. They are easy to make and go perfect with any Halloween spread.
Unleash your inner Frankenstein and mash together delicious ingredients to form a scrumptious monstrosity. Even the kids will love to help!
Looking for more Halloween cookie recipes? You will love this Halloween Cookie Cake or if you want a fancier cookie idea, these Jack-‘O-Lantern Cookies are a great option!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Are these cookies suitable for children?
Absolutely! These cookies were designed to be enjoyed by cookie monsters of all ages. However, due to their high sugar content, they should be served as a special treat rather than an everyday snack.
Can I customize the ingredients in the Monster Mash Cookies?
Yes, you can. The joy of Monster Mash Cookies is that they are highly customizable. You can add any kind of candy or chocolate you like. Just remember to keep the proportions the same to ensure they bake correctly.
I have a nut allergy. Can I still enjoy Monster Mash Cookies?
Yes, as long as you’re careful about the ingredients you add. The basic Monster Mash Cookies recipe doesn’t require any nuts. However, if you’re buying pre-packaged candies or chocolates to add into the dough, make sure to check the labels for any nut allergens.
How long will these cookies keep for?
If stored properly in an airtight container, Monster Mash Cookies should stay fresh for about a week. If you wish to keep them longer, you could freeze the baked cookies for up to three months.
Ingredients Needed to Make Monster Mash Cookies
- Salted butter
- Sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Cream of tartar
- Halloween sprinkles
- Wilton candy eyeballs
- Black food coloring gel
How to Make Monster Mash Cookies
Add butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a bowl and stir until combined.
Next, add flour, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar, and stir until all ingredients are combined and a nice cookie dough is formed.
Add enough black food coloring gel to turn the cookie dough black, keep stirring until all the dough has been tinted black.
Add sprinkles and stir for a few minutes until the sprinkles are completely mixed in the dough.
Using a 2″ cookie scoop, scoop cookies out onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
When cookies come out of the oven, place candy eyes on top of each cookie while they are still hot.
Serve and Enjoy!
Reasons Why We Love This Recipe:
- These are easy to make for a crowd
- These cookies are spooky and cool looking for Halloween
- These are delicious
- Requires minimal ingredients to make
Monster Mash Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 3 ¼ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp cream of tartar
- 1 cup Halloween sprinkles
- Wilton candy eyeballs
- Black food coloring gel
Instructions
- Add butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a bowl and stir until combined.
- Next, add flour, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar, and stir until all ingredients are combined and a nice cookie dough is formed.
- Add enough black food coloring gel to turn the cookie dough black, keep stirring until all the dough has been tinted black.
- Add sprinkles and stir for a few minutes until the sprinkles are completely mixed in the dough.
- Using a 2" cookie scoop, scoop cookies out onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
- When cookies come out of the oven, place candy eyes on top of each cookie while they are still hot.
- Serve and Enjoy!
NUTRITION
Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.