Get ready to cast a delicious spell this Halloween with our mind-blowingly adorable monster treats that are so easy to make, even a beginner cook can become a kitchen wizard! These frightfully cute chocolate cookie monsters will not only be the star of your Halloween party but will also have everyone screaming with delight – and we mean that in the most delicious way possible!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 treats
Ingredients
- 1 package chocolate cookies
- 1 cup orange frosting
- 12 candy eyes
- 1 cup pretzel sticks
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by laying out a clean cutting board, mixing bowls, and gathering all ingredients.
- Carefully crush chocolate cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed plastic bag and rolling with a rolling pin.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine crushed cookie crumbs with 1/2 cup of orange frosting, mixing until the mixture becomes a moldable consistency.
- Using clean hands, shape the cookie mixture into small round or oval shapes, approximately 2 inches in diameter, creating 12 uniform treats.
- Place the shaped treats on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 10 minutes to help them firm up.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and fully melted.
- Remove treats from refrigerator and carefully dip each one into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete coverage.
- Place dipped treats back on the parchment paper and immediately add candy eyes to create spooky faces.
- Break pretzel sticks in half and gently insert them into the sides of each treat to create "arms".
- Drizzle remaining orange frosting in thin lines across the treats for additional Halloween decoration.
- Allow treats to set at room temperature for 15-20 minutes until chocolate hardens completely.
- Serve on a festive Halloween platter and enjoy your spooky, delicious treats!
Tips
- Chill Out: Refrigerating your cookie mixture helps create firmer, more stable treats that are easier to shape and dip.
- Chocolate Melting Hack: Always melt chocolate in short intervals and stir frequently to prevent burning and achieve a smooth consistency.
- Candy Eye Placement: Work quickly when adding candy eyes after dipping in chocolate, as the coating sets fast.
- Pretzel Arm Trick: Break pretzel sticks carefully to create uniform "arms" for your monster treats.
- Decorating Pro Tip: Use a small squeeze bottle or spoon for precise orange frosting drizzles to create spooky web-like designs.
- Make Ahead Magic: These treats can be prepared a day in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Kid-Friendly Activity: Get children involved in adding eyes and decorating for a fun Halloween cooking experience!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 94kcal
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
