Name: Halloween Monster Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: American

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February 9, 2026

These Halloween monster cookies are aptly named because they are Halloween themed and have adorable sprinkles, candy eyes, and more mixed into the batter. They are cake mix cookies that are loaded up with holiday fun. You could also easily turn these monster cookies into any holiday themed cookie by adjusting the sprinkles you use! For the Halloween monster cookies, we used Halloween themed jimmies and candy eyes.

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Halloween Monster Cookies

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Add parchment paper to your cookie sheet or spray it with non-stick spray.

In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil.

Add food coloring, and mix until well combined. Fold sprinkles into the cookies.

Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop cookies onto the cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 8-10 minutes, until cookies just begin to turn golden brown on the tops.

Once the cookies have cooled, press 2 candy eyeballs into the cookies to make your monsters.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Color Control Magic 🎨
When adding orange gel food coloring, start with a tiny amount and gradually increase to achieve the perfect Halloween-themed hue without overwhelming the batter's consistency.
Candy Eye Placement Perfection 👁️
For the most professional look, press candy eyes into the cookies immediately after removing them from the oven while the surface is still warm, allowing them to slightly sink and adhere perfectly.
Sprinkle Distribution Technique 🍪
Mix Halloween jimmies sprinkles gently into the batter and reserve a few to sprinkle on top of each cookie before baking for maximum visual impact and even distribution.
Moisture Mastery 💧
Use room temperature eggs and measure vegetable oil precisely to ensure your cake mix cookies maintain the perfect soft, chewy texture without becoming dry or crumbly.
Cooling Rack Strategy 🧊
Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack immediately after baking to prevent continued cooking on the hot baking sheet and maintain their ideal soft texture.