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Gooey Monster Cookies

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These Gooey Monster Cookies are soft, chewy, and colorful cake mix cookies topped with candy eyeballs. Perfect for Halloween parties, kid-friendly baking, or anytime you want a fun and festive treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 box cake mix (vanilla or white recommended for coloring)
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Food coloring (green, orange, purple, blue, or assorted)
  • Powdered sugar (for rolling)
  • Candy eyeballs (various sizes)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, egg, and vanilla until fluffy.
  2. Mix in dry cake mix until dough forms.
  3. Divide dough into bowls; tint each with food coloring. Mix until vibrant.
  4. Cover and chill dough at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment.
  6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, coat in powdered sugar, and place on baking sheet.
  7. Gently flatten each dough ball. Bake 10–12 minutes until set but still soft.
  8. While warm, press candy eyeballs into tops.
  9. Cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Use chocolate or red velvet cake mix for spooky variations.
  • Add holiday sprinkles with eyeballs for extra festive flair.
  • Mix different eye sizes for a sillier monster look.
  • Stir in white chocolate chips or M&Ms for more flavor.
  • If dough is sticky, chill longer or add 1–2 tbsp flour.

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