Description
Halloween baking just got a whole lot more fun (and colorful)! These M&M Monster Cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with Ghoul Mix M&M’s and candy eyes that stare back at you with goofy charm. Every bite is a perfect mix of buttery dough, chocolatey goodness, and playful monster vibes. Whether you’re making them for a party, a bake sale, or a midnight snack raid, these cookies are guaranteed to bring smiles and giggles.
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup light brown sugar
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 ½ cups Ghoul Mix M&M’s (reserve ¼ cup for topping)
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½ cup chocolate chips (optional but delicious)
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Candy eyes (varied sizes for personality)
Instructions
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Preheat & Prep: Oven at 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Cream Butter & Sugars: Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 min).
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Add Eggs & Vanilla: Mix in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt separately, then add gradually to wet mixture. Don’t overmix!
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Mix-Ins: Fold in 1 ¼ cups M&M’s and chocolate chips.
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Scoop Dough: Roll ~2 tbsp portions into balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
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Decorate Before Baking: Press a few reserved M&M’s and candy eyes into the tops.
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Bake: 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
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Cool: Rest on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
wap in peanut butter for half the butter, drizzle white chocolate “bandages” for mummy cookies, or mix in pretzels for a salty-sweet monster mash-up.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10–12 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 210 Cal Per Cookie, Approx
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 2g