Description

Monster Mash Halloween Candy Cookies are quick, easy, and festive treats packed with colorful candy pieces and a chewy, tender texture. Perfect for Halloween parties, school events, or any spooky celebration, these cookies combine a buttery soft base with vibrant candy crunches for irresistible flavor and visual appeal. Customizable and kid-friendly, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of texture and sweetness in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 baking flour blend)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil/vegan butter alternative)
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
3/4 cup (165g) packed brown sugar
2 large eggs (or flax/chia egg replacement for vegan)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix-ins

1 1/2 cups Monster Mash Halloween candy pieces (or other colorful candy pieces, allergy-safe if nut-free option desired)

Optional for Variations

1–2 teaspoons cocoa powder (for double chocolate version)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice (for a spicy upgrade)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to ensure cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until combined and evenly distributed.
Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars on medium speed until light, fluffy, and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract for warmth and flavor.
Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed just until combined to avoid tough cookies.
Fold in Candy: Gently fold in the Monster Mash Halloween candy pieces, keeping chunks intact for bursts of color and flavor in each bite.
Shape the Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers remain slightly soft for chewy, tender cookies.
Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Best served slightly warm with gooey candy bits.

Notes

Use softened butter (not melted) for perfect creaming with sugars.
Mix flour just until combined to keep cookies tender.
A cookie scoop helps ensure even-size cookies for uniform baking.
If dough is too sticky or warm, chill for 20 minutes to prevent spreading.
Fold candy pieces in gently to avoid melting them into the dough.
Remove cookies from oven when edges are golden but centers feel soft for chewy centers.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg