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Colorful monster eye cookies with candy eyeballs on a plate.

Monster Eye Cookies

These monster eye cookies are bright, colorful, and just the right mix of spooky and fun. Baked in bold Halloween shades and topped with candy eyeballs, they’re soft, chewy, and guaranteed to stand out on any party table. Perfect for school events, bake sales, or family celebrations, these Halloween cookies bring festive charm and playful personality to every bite.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Chilling Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 42 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 cookies
Author: Shilpa

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix 15.25 oz
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • Gel food coloring orange, purple, green, yellow
  • Candy eyeballs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter, and eggs until a soft dough forms.
  • Divide the dough evenly into four bowls. Tint each portion with a different gel food coloring: orange, purple, green, and yellow. Chill the dough for 15 minutes to make rolling easier.
  • Roll the dough into 1–1½ inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets. Flatten slightly with your palm.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
  • While cookies are still warm, gently press two candy eyeballs into each cookie. Allow cookies to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Gel or paste food coloring works best for vibrant colors without thinning the dough.
  • Don’t overbake. The cookies should stay soft and chewy in the center.
  • Chilling the dough briefly makes rolling and shaping easier.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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