Monster Eyeball Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delightfully spooky and delicious, Monster Eyeball Chocolate Chip Cookies combine classic chocolate chip cookie flavors with a fun, monster eye decoration—perfect for Halloween or any creepy celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 24 candy eyeballs
- Red gel icing for veins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
- Roll dough into 24 balls and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
- Immediately press one candy eyeball into the center of each warm cookie.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- Use red gel icing to draw spooky veins around the eyeballs once cookies have cooled.
Notes
For extra gooey eyeballs, try adding a small dollop of marshmallow fluff before pressing the candy eye in. These cookies are best enjoyed within 3 days when stored in an airtight container.