Description
Spooky Halloween monster cookies elevate classic brownie mix into a playful seasonal treat. Kids and adults will delight in decorating these whimsical cookies with googly eyes and colorful frosting, creating festive Halloween memories together.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box brownie mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup M&M candies (plus extra for decorating)
Binding/Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Decorative Ingredients:
- Candy eyeballs (for decorating)
Instructions
- Transform the brownie mix into a festive Halloween treat by preheating the oven to a precise 325°F (163°C).
- In a spacious mixing bowl, blend the brownie mix with all-purpose flour, creating a smooth base for the monster cookies.
- Incorporate vegetable oil and eggs into the mixture, stirring until ingredients are just integrated, avoiding over-mixing.
- Gently fold in three-quarters of the M&M candies, reserving the remaining candies for decorative purposes.
- Utilize a cookie scoop to distribute dough evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining approximately two inches between each cookie.
- Artfully place candy eyeballs and reserved M&Ms on top of each cookie, creating playful monster faces.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, ensuring cookies are set yet maintain a soft center.
- Allow cookies to rest briefly on the baking sheet, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to complete the cooling process.
- Once fully cooled, store the monstrous treats in an airtight container to preserve their festive charm and delightful texture.
Notes
- Customize the candy mix by using seasonal or themed M&Ms to match different holidays and celebrations.
- Swap regular vegetable oil with coconut oil for a richer, slightly nutty flavor that enhances the chocolate base.
- For gluten-free versions, use a gluten-free brownie mix and replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free alternative like almond or rice flour.
- Prevent spreading by chilling the cookie dough for 15-20 minutes before baking, which helps maintain a thicker, more structured cookie shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg