Description
These Gooey Monster Cookies are chewy, vibrant, and filled with gooey goodness! Bursting with colorful candy, white chocolate chips, and topped with candy eyeballs, they’re as fun to make as they are to eat. Ideal for kids’ parties or a spooky dessert tray!
Ingredients
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- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- Gel food coloring (green, purple, or any monster hue)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup M&Ms or candy-coated chocolate
- Candy eyeballs (assorted sizes for fun effect)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, oil, and eggs until a thick dough forms.
- Add food coloring and mix until evenly colored.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and M&Ms.
- Scoop 1.5-tablespoon-sized dough balls onto baking sheet.
- Gently press a few candy eyeballs on top of each ball.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set and centers are still soft (they’ll continue to set as they cool).
- Let cool for 5 minutes on the pan before transferring to a rack.
Notes
- Use different food coloring for a monster variety pack.
- Do not overbake — they’re meant to be gooey!
- Press extra candies or eyeballs on top right after baking for extra cuteness.
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Nutrition
- Calories: ~150 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
