Gooey Monster Cookie Recipe

Gooey monster cookies piled together with big google eyes.

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Gooey Monster Cookie Recipe

Gooey Monster Cookies are soft, chewy, easy to make with cake mix, and perfect for Halloween parties, classroom treats, and family fun.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Chill Time30

Total Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

1 (14.25-ounce) box white cake mix
½ cup butter, softened
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 egg
powdered sugar
food coloring, I used NEON food coloring to make them more vibrant
candy eyeballs

Instructions

Beat butter, vanilla, egg and cream cheese until fluffy.
Mix in cake mix. Divide batter into bowls for the amount 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 greased cookie sheet and pat down a bit.
Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.
Add candy eyeballs while cookies are still warm. ENJOY!

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Notes

Recipe Tips.

Chill the dough for the full 30 minutes so it's much easier to roll and the cookies stay thick.
Use a cookie scoop to make evenly sized cookies that bake consistently.
Don't overbake. The centers should still look slightly soft when you remove them from the oven for the best gooey texture.
Press the candy eyeballs into the warm cookies right after baking so they stick without melting.

Make ahead of time. Prepare the dough, cover, and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Bake as directed and add the powdered sugar glaze just before serving.

Shape the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet. Freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw completely before baking, then glaze with powdered sugar after baking.

Store. Store baked cookies in the fridge for 3-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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