Easy Chocolate Monster Cookies recipe. Made with candy eyeballs, this makes a great last minute dessert idea for any Halloween party.
I feel like I say this after every month, but seriously. Where does the time go?
It seems like I started my new job just days ago. But now it’s almost Halloween?? How did this happen?
But now I am realizing that, less than 1 week away from Halloween, I haven’t shared any Halloween themed recipes with you.
This has to change.
Okay. So these Chocolate Monster Cookies may be the easiest, last minute recipe ever. But I am SURE that I am not the only one swamped with work now. We need something easy for a change.
I love the brownie-like texture that these cookies have, but to be very honest, you can use whatever cookie recipe you like.
And if you aren’t a fan of (or can’t find) the bloody candy eyes, use whatever you like! M&Ms, chocolate chips, mini Oreos.. you get the picture.
I made these for my students a couple of weeks back, and they couldn’t stop eating them!
Not only because they are are so cute. And because, who can say no to free cookies. But really because they are so dang good!
And don’t worry. If you are wondering what else to make with those candy eyeballs, I have you covered. My Monster Eyeball Cookies, as well as my Vampire Doughnuts are always a hit during Halloween!
I am going to TRY to post at least one more Halloween recipe before Thursday, but I can’t make any promises. This week has been extremely busy, so whatever I will be making will have to be extremely simple.
Like, almost easier to make than these cookies.
Let’s see if that is even possible, shall we?
If you try this recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Chocolate Monster Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup avocado oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- candy eyeballs
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix together the sugar and oil. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla.
- In a seperate bowl, mix together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, salt. Slowly add into the wet ingredients, mixing until fully combined.
- Cover, and place in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line 2 cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough onto the cookie sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool on cookie sheet for around 5 minute. While cooling, press the candy eyeballs into the cookies. After 5 minutes, transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Enjoy all year round by removing the candy eyeballs.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2-3 weeks.
These are so much fun and couldn’t be easier to make! Can’t wait to serve these on Halloween.
So easy! Thanks Haley 🙂
I found these on a google search and they are so cute! Exactly what I was looking for to make with the kids this Halloween!
Yay! I am so happy 🙂 Hope you and your kids love it!
Cute and very creative. This is so festive and the kids would love to handle it themselves. I am in for it.
So true! Thanks!
Oh wow, how fun! These cookies are definitely perfect for Halloween. I love how easily they come together.
So perfect! Thanks Tara 🙂
These are the cutest cookies I’ve ever seen! And so perfect for Halloween too, saving!
I love making them for Halloween! Thanks Cate!
So adorable! My kids will love these and they sound so easy to make.
They are so much fun to make too 🙂