Description
Gooey Monster Cookies are bright, colorful, and irresistibly chewy. Loaded with mini M&M’s and candy eyeballs, these fun cookies are perfect for Halloween, parties, or anytime you want to add a little whimsy to your dessert table. They’re easy to make and guaranteed to bring smiles to everyone’s face!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- Food coloring (green, purple, orange, etc.)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup mini M&M’s
- Candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- Gradually stir in the cake mix to form a dough.
- Divide the dough into separate bowls and add food coloring to each, mixing until evenly colored.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and coat each in powdered sugar.
- Place the dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Press mini M&M’s and candy eyeballs into the tops of the cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies are set but still soft.
- Let cool before serving. Enjoy the gooey goodness!
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without thinning the dough.
- These cookies can be frozen—either the dough or the baked cookies—for up to 3 months.
- Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies gooey in the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Gooey Monster Cookies, Halloween cookies, colorful cookies, easy party cookies