Halloween Zombie Cake Mix Cookies
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Looking for a spooky, silly, and super simple Halloween treat the whole family will love? These Halloween Zombie Cake Mix Cookies are creepy-cute, kid-approved, and made with just a handful of ingredients. These green, googly-eyed cookies are a frightfully fun way to get into the Halloween spirit!
Halloween Zombie Cake Mix Cookies for a Fun Family Treat
This Halloween Zombie Cake Mix Cookies recipe is my go-to when I want something spooky, sweet, and super simple! It’s like Halloween fun in every bite—easy enough for kids to help and tasty enough that everyone grabs seconds.
I love how the green dough and candy eyeballs come together for a cookie that’s creepy-cute and crowd-pleasing. Plus, they’re ridiculously easy to make—just mix a few ingredients, shape, bake, and decorate!
Want to make the best zombie cookies for Halloween? I’ve got all the tips to help you get the creepiest, softest cookies every time. And let’s not forget the fun extras—sprinkles, M&Ms, and more eyeballs always make them even better.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Super Simple Ingredients – Made with a boxed cake mix and just a few pantry staples.
- Perfect for Halloween Parties – Spooky, eye-catching, and festive!
- Great for Kids – Let little hands help with mixing, coloring, and decorating.
Ingredients Needed
There are only six ingredients needed to make these cookies! Here’s a run-down of each one. Scroll to the recipe card below for full measurements and instructions.
- White cake mix
- Vegetable oil
- Eggs
- Green food colouring – Gel or liquid, to tint the dough zombie green.
- Green and white candy eyeballs– For decorating.
- Halloween Nonpareils
How to make Zombie Cake Mix Cookies
This recipe is incredibly easy to make; you’ll need about 15 minutes of prep time and 11 minutes to bake, and then you can enjoy! Here are the easy-to-follow instructions:
- Step One: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step Two: Add the cake mix, oil, and eggs to a large bowl and stir until a dough forms. You can also use a mixer to make it easier.
- Step Three: Add the food coloring and mix until you get the desired green color. Then, fold in the nonpareils.
- Step Four: Use a cookie scoop to gather the dough and drop rounded balls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Step Five: Bake for 8-11 minutes until the cookies are done.
- Step Six: Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately add one white and one green eyeball to each. Gently press the eyeball into the cookie so that it stays in.
- Step Seven: Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for Success
- Use parchment paper to keep cookies from sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Don’t overbake—they should be soft in the middle.
- Decorate quickly while the cookies are still warm so the eyeballs stick.
- Let the kids help with stirring, scooping, and adding eyeballs!
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.
How to Store the Cake Mix Cookies
If you have any cookies left over, transfer them to an airtight container and store them at room temperature. They will last and keep their texture for up to five days.
How to Serve the Halloween Zombie Cake Mix Cookies
These are best served cooled and as they are. However, you could also warm them up and serve them with ice cream for an extra spooky dessert.
It’s the perfect treat on its own, but you can also serve it alongside other delicious cake mix cookie recipes, like these Candy Corn Cake Mix Cookies or Chocolate Mint Cake Mix Cookies.
Recipe FAQs
Can I make these ahead of time? Absolutely! You can bake them the day before your party and store them in an airtight container.
Can I use gel food coloring? Yes! Gel food coloring often gives a more vibrant green without thinning the dough.
Can these be made gluten-free or vegan? Use a gluten-free cake mix and substitute the eggs with a vegan egg alternative, such as flax eggs.
And that’s it! These Halloween Zombie Cake Mix Cookies are the no-stress, high-impact treat that brings Halloween magic to life. Whether you’re baking with the kids, prepping for a party, or just want a spooky-sweet dessert, this recipe is sure to be a hit!
More Halloween Treat Recipes
- Halloween Charcuterie Board
- Mummy Rice Krispies Treats
- Dirt Cake Trifle and Earthworms
- Halloween Witch’s Broomsticks
- Bug Punch Mocktail
Halloween Zombie Cake Mix Cookies
Ingredients
- 15.25 oz box white cake mix
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 3-4 drops green food coloring
- Green and white candy eyeballs 24 of each
- 3 tbsp Halloween Nonpareils
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Rubber spatula
- Cookie scoop
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the cake mix, oil, and eggs to a large bowl and stir until a dough forms.
- Add the food coloring, and mix until the color is solid. Then fold in the nonpareils.
- Use a cookie scoop to gather dough, and drop rounded balls of dough onto the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-11 minutes, until cookies are done.
- Remove from the oven, and immediately add one white and one green eyeball to each cookie. Gently press into the cookie so that they stay in.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, is intended to serve as an estimate only, and is provided for informational purposes. The accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.
