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Cute Monster Sandwich Cookies Recipe

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These Cute Monster Sandwich Cookies are a fun and festive Halloween treat made by sandwiching colorful, fluffy frosting between pairs of Chips Ahoy cookies. Decorated with candy eyes for a playful monster look, these cookies are perfect for parties or a sweet seasonal snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Cookies

  • 36–40 Chips Ahoy Cookies (to make 18–20 sandwiches)

Frosting

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 Tbsp milk or heavy cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Food coloring in Halloween colors (orange, green, purple, etc.)

Decorations

  • Candy eyes (quantity as desired per cookie for 1-3 eyes per monster)

Instructions

  1. Make the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Then add vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream, mixing until the frosting is light and fluffy. If the frosting is too thick, add the additional tablespoon of milk or cream as needed.
  2. Divide and color the frosting: Separate the frosting evenly into several small bowls, one for each color. Add a few drops of food coloring into each bowl and mix until the colors are vibrant and fully incorporated.
  3. Prepare piping bags: Transfer each colored frosting into piping bags fitted with no tip or a plain round tip, or you can simply use a spoon to spread the frosting.
  4. Pair up the cookies: Match the Chips Ahoy cookies into pairs based on size and shape to ensure even sandwich cookies. Flip one cookie from each pair upside down to create a flat surface for the frosting.
  5. Assemble the sandwiches: Pipe or spread a generous dollop of colored frosting onto the flat side of the cookie. Gently press the matched second cookie on top to form a sandwich.
  6. Decorate with candy eyes: While the frosting is still soft, press candy eyes into the edges so they stick out, creating a cute monster appearance. Use as many eyes as you like per sandwich—from one cyclops eye to three eyes for extra spookiness.
  7. Let set and store: Allow the frosting to set at room temperature. Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator if not eating within a day or two. Note: In humid climates, condensation from refrigeration may cause some candy eyes’ color to run upon warming up.

Notes

  • You can vary the number of candy eyes per monster for creative fun.
  • If frosting is too thick, add milk or cream a teaspoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
  • Use different Halloween-themed food colors for a more festive look.
  • Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness, especially if refrigerated.
  • Let cookies sit at room temperature after refrigeration to reduce condensation issues on candy eyes.

Keywords: Halloween cookies, sandwich cookies, monster cookies, Chips Ahoy, candy eyes, festive desserts

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