Description
Halloween Monster Cookie Pops are spooky and fun pumpkin-flavored cookie pops, decorated with candy eyes and chocolate drizzle. These festive treats are perfect for Halloween parties and easy for kids to help decorate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2/3 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Chocolate candy melts (for coating or drizzle)
- Candy eyes
- Lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Insert a lollipop stick into each ball and flatten slightly.
- Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set.
- Let cookie pops cool completely on a wire rack.
- Melt chocolate candy melts according to package directions and drizzle over cooled cookie pops.
- While chocolate is still wet, press candy eyes onto each pop to create monster faces.
- Let the decorations set before serving or packaging.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring to tint chocolate melts for added spooky colors.
- Wrap in cellophane bags and tie with ribbon for party favors.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie pop
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg