Monster Halloween Cookies

Instructions

Cookies

• 1

  In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt until evenly distributed.

• 2

  In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes pale, fluffy, and silky in appearance, approximately 2–3 minutes.

• 3

  Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fully incorporated. Gradually introduce the dry ingredients, mixing gently until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to preserve a tender cookie texture.

• 4

  Gradually introduce the dry ingredients, mixing gently until a soft dough forms. Avoid over mixing to preserve a tender cookie texture.

• 5

  Divide the dough evenly into two portions.

• 6

  Tint one portion with green gel food coloring and the second with purple gel food coloring.

   

• 7

  Fold each gently until the colors appear vibrant and evenly distributed,

• 8

  Wrap each dough portion individually with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. The dough should feel noticeably firmer and easier to shape once chilled.

• 9

  Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).

• 10

  Line baking trays with parchment paper.

• 11

  Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into smooth balls and place them approximately 2 inches apart on the prepared trays.

• 12

  Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges show a delicate golden tint while the centers remain slightly soft. The cookies should appear lightly puffed and set around the perimeter while maintaining a tender center.

• 13

  Allow them to rest on the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Toppings

• 1

  Once fully cooled, decorate each cookie using small dabs of frosting to secure the candy eyes.

• 2

  Arrange eyes and add sprinkles for character.

• 3

  Add a fun black gel smile.