Can I freeze One-Eyed Monster Cookie dough?

Yes! Freeze the dough as rolled balls without powdered sugar. Store in an airtight container or freezer bag. When ready to bake, let them sit at room temp for 10–15 minutes, roll in powdered sugar, then bake.

Where can I buy candy eyeballs?

Most grocery stores stock them in the baking aisle during Halloween. You can also find them at Target, Walmart, craft stores like Michaels, or year-round on Amazon.

Do One-Eyed Monster Cookies taste like cream cheese?

Not noticeably. The cream cheese adds softness and a hint of tang, but it blends in. Even picky eaters won’t taste it directly.

How do I make them less gooey?

If they come out too gooey, chill your dough longer or bake for 1–2 extra minutes. You can also add 1–2 tablespoons of flour to stiffen the batter slightly.

One-Eyed Monster Cookies – The Best Spooky Treat (2025)

One-Eyed Monster Cookies

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One-Eyed Monster Cookies are colorful, gooey Halloween treats made with cake mix, cream cheese, and candy eyeballs. Perfect for spooky parties and kid-friendly baking fun.

Author: Emily
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 box white cake mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Powdered sugar (for rolling)
Neon food coloring (various colors)
Candy eyeballs

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Instructions

In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, egg, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
Add cake mix and mix until combined.
Divide dough into separate bowls and add food coloring to each. Mix well.
Chill dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
Roll chilled dough into 1.5-inch balls, coat in powdered sugar, and slightly flatten.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
Immediately after baking, press candy eyeballs into warm cookies.
Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Do not bake the candy eyeballs or they will melt.
Chill the dough to prevent spreading.
Store baked cookies in an airtight container for 3–5 days.
Freeze dough balls without sugar coating for up to 3 months.
Add fun mix-ins like mini chocolate chips or Halloween sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 24g)
Calories: 69
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 67mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 27mg

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