Description
Monster Crinkle Cookies are a whimsical and colorful treat perfect for any celebration. With their soft, chewy texture and delightful crinkled tops, these cookies are not only a feast for the eyes but also irresistibly sweet. Adorned with playful candy eyeballs, they add a fun twist to classic cookies, making them a hit at parties or festive gatherings. The vibrant colors of pink, green, orange, and purple create an appealing presentation that will delight both kids and adults alike. Enjoy these deliciously soft treats on their own or as part of a dessert spread – they’re sure to become a new favorite!
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon pink gel food coloring
- ½ teaspoon green gel food coloring
- ½ teaspoon orange gel food coloring
- ½ teaspoon purple gel food coloring
- 1 cup powdered sugar, for coating
- 48 assorted candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined into a soft dough.
- Divide dough into four bowls; mix in gel food coloring for each color.
- Refrigerate colored doughs for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll tablespoon-sized dough balls in powdered sugar.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set.
- Press candy eyeballs onto warm cookies and cool on wire rack.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg