Description
These Halloween Monster Cookies are a delightful combination of spooky and sweet. Made with a simple cake mix, cream cheese, and food colorings, they are easy to prepare and perfect for adding a festive touch to your Halloween celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box cake mix
- ⅔ cup cream cheese
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food colorings (various colors for monster designs)
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the cake mix, cream cheese, butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Divide the dough into separate bowls and add different food colorings to each.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, coat each with powdered sugar, and place on a baking sheet.
- Flatten slightly and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool, then decorate with edible eyes or other Halloween decorations to make them look like monsters.
Notes
Use different colors for a variety of “monsters.” Ensure not to overbake for a soft, chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Halloween Monster Cookies