Monster Cookies

Halloween treats are a bit tricky for little kids. How scary is too scary? How much sugar do can they eat before they go completely crazy? How much food coloring do you want them to eat?

I signed up to bring in treats for The Belly's Halloween party at preschool this year and started going through my Pinterest board, to see what I'd pinned, then promptly forgotten. Her older sister was looking over my shoulder and declared I should make the Ooey Gooey Monster Eye Cookies. They're cake mix cookies, with a good dose of cream cheese for extra chewiness, and fun colors and sugar eyes. I found a set of the smaller eyes and we did a practice round. Just to make sure, you know?

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I wasn't crazy about the cream cheese flavor, but I think that's just a matter of personal taste. They were a big hit at the party. Just the right balance of fun and spooky. You can find the candy eyes at craft stores (and even Target) so it's a great recipe for a monster-themed birthday party or for one of those days you need a smile.

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