Description
These ooey gooey monster cookies are a fun and colorful treat that’s perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion! Made with cake mix, cream cheese, and topped with candy eyeballs, they’re easy to make, deliciously soft, and sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 egg
- Powdered sugar
- Food coloring (neon recommended)
- Candy eyeballs
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, vanilla, egg, and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Slowly add in the cake mix and mix until combined.
- Divide the dough into separate bowls and add different food coloring to each bowl, stirring until colors are vibrant.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into small balls, coat in powdered sugar, and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- While cookies are still warm, press candy eyeballs into the tops. Let cool and enjoy!
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
- For even baking, use a cookie scoop to form equal-sized dough balls.
- If you don’t have candy eyeballs, chocolate chips or other small candies can be used as substitutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 69kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 67mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 27mg