Description
Monster Eye Sugar Cookies are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween or any spooky occasion. These cookies are decorated to look like monster eyes, making them a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (green, blue, red)
- Chocolate candies (for the eyes)
- White frosting (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
- Divide the dough into portions and add food coloring to create different colors.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Press a chocolate candy into the center of each cookie to create the eye.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden.
- Let cool and decorate with white frosting to enhance the eye effect.
Notes
- For a more vibrant color, add more food coloring as desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- These cookies can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Monster Eye Sugar Cookies, Halloween cookies, spooky treats, sugar cookies