5.0 from 9 votes
Halloween Monster Cookies Recipe
These crazy-eyed and colorful Halloween monster cookies are cute as can be and a total cinch to make! They're soft, chewy, and so fun!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 222 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter room temperature (½ stick)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup Halloween M&M's candies
- ¼ cup candy corn
- Candy eyes optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, peanut butter, and vanilla and mix to combine.
- Add the oats, flour, and baking soda. Mix to combine again.
- Fold the M&M's and candy corn into the cookie dough with a rubber spatula.
- Scoop 1-inch balls onto the prepared baking sheet, making sure to place them at least 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies for 15 minutes, or just until the edges are set. Then, remove them from the pan and allow them to cool to room temperature on the pan. press the candy eyes on the cookies while they’re still warm.
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Notes
- Storage: Store Halloween monster cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Calories
222kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
148mg
(6%)
Potassium
154mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
32IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 154mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 32IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.