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Monster Jello Cookies

These Monster Jello Cookies are a perfect treat for spooky season! Only requiring a handful of ingredients and 15 minutes of prep time, they are bound to be a hit at your Halloween party!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: halloween cookie recipe, Halloween cookies, halloween monster cookies, jello cookies, monster cookies, monster jello cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 24

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup sugar plus more for rolling
  • 2/3 cup butter softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Lime jello mix orange jello mix, grape jello mix, 2 tablespoons each flavor
  • Orange purple, green food coloring
  • Candy eyes

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla ,then mix until combined.
  • Add in the flour and baking soda until well combined.
  • Separate the dough evenly into 3 bowls.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of lime jello mix to a bowl, 2 tablespoons orange jello mix to another, and 2 tablespoons grape jello mix to another. Add 2-3 drops of food coloring to the corresponding bowl. Mix together until the color and jello is mixed into the dough evenly.
  • Roll your dough into about 1 ½ inch balls and roll them in a bowl of granulated sugar. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet. Using the bottom of a glass or jar, flatten the cookies slightly and gently press candy eyes into each cookie.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are just golden on the bottom.
  • Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet until transferring them to a rack to cool.
  • Serve!

NOTES

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.