Whip up some spooky fun with this easy recipe for monster eyeball cookies! Perfect for Halloween treats or a creepy party snack.
Halloween is creeping up on us, and what better way to get into the spooky spirit than by baking some delightfully eerie treats? If you’re looking to add some fun and fright to your Halloween bash, why not start with these monster eyeball cookies!
They’re not only a blast to make but also deliciously terrifying to behold! Perfect for party-goers of all ages, these Halloween cookies will have everyone eyeballing the dessert table.
This recipe transforms a basic box of dark chocolate brownie mix into a batch of ghoulish delights that are sure to be the star of any Halloween party.
With just a few extra ingredients like chocolate chips, colorful sprinkles, and those crucial eyeball sprinkles, you can whip up a treat that looks as spooky as it tastes scrumptious.
Even kids can help make these. There’s no messing up, really. Once you roll them in sprinkles, you’ve got cookies that look like they’ve just popped out of a monster’s imagination.
Whether you’re a baking novice or a seasoned pro, these monster eyeball cookies are forgiving and fun to make. They’re perfect for getting the whole family involved, from the smallest ghouls to the eldest specters.
So, preheat your oven, line up your ingredients, and get ready to bake your way into the Halloween spirit with these irresistibly spooky treats.
Keep reading to find out how to bring these creepy-crawly confections to life – your Halloween guests won’t believe their eyes!
Ingredients
- 1 box of dark chocolate brownie mix (I used Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate 18.2 ounce box)
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup – 1 cup of holiday sprinkles (can mix several colors together)
- 1/4 cup eyeball sprinkles or a package (you can use as many or as few as you’d like)
Tips and Thoughts for This Recipe
You can store this in an airtight container or gallon bag for 3 – 5 days. They usually don’t last that long.
To freeze, bake as directed and then freeze them in an airtight container or freezer bag. They will keep for 1 – 2 months in the freezer.
Get the printable recipe card for these cookies below:
Monster Eyeball Cookies
Get ready to bake monster eyeball cookies that are as spooky as they are delicious! Perfect for a fun Halloween treat.
Ingredients
- 18.2 ounces dark chocolate brownie mix
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup - 1 cup of holiday sprinkles
- 1/4 cup candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the dark chocolate brownie mix and flour together with a fork or a whisk.
- Stir in eggs, butter, chocolate syrup, and vanilla.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Create cookie dough balls using a two tablespoon cookie scoop. Roll the cookie dough ball into the sprinkle mixture until fully coated.
- Place cookie dough balls on a baking sheet at least 2” apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 9 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool for at least 10 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
21Serving Size:
1 cookieAmount Per Serving: Calories: 233Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 94mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 1gSugar: 10gProtein: 3g
Did you enjoy these Halloween cookies? If so, let me know in the comments! I’d love for you to check out these other holiday desserts:
Bat Cookies • Halloween Cookie Pizza • Halloween M&M Cookies • Halloween Monkey Bread • Halloween Whoopie Pies • Mummy Cookies • Owl Cupcakes