Monster Cookies
Monster Cookies are very fun to make, look colorful and are perfect for Halloween! Delicious and festive-looking, these are certified to become a crowd favorite!
Servings 16 cookies
Calories 186kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 drops purple gel food coloring
- 5 drops green gel food coloring
- 5 drops orange gel food coloring
- 5 drops blue gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip together butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add in the egg then the egg yolk and vanilla extract.
- With mixer set on low speed, slowly add in dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Divide batter into bowls for the number of colors you want.
- Add food coloring to each individual bowl and mix until all combined.
- Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll into balls and dip in a bowl of powdered sugar.
- Place on a greased cookie sheet and pat down a bit.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Add candy eyeballs while cookies are still warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg