Oh my gosh, do I have the perfect Halloween cookie for you! These Frankenstein Face Cookies are my absolute favorite spooky treat to make every October. I still remember the first time I whipped up a batch for my niece’s Halloween party – the kids went wild for them! There’s just something magical about turning simple cookie dough into little green monster faces with chocolate chip bolts and stitched-up smiles. They’re ridiculously easy to make, but the “wow” factor is huge. Trust me, once you see how much fun these are to decorate (and eat!), they’ll become your go-to Halloween tradition too.

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Why You’ll Love These Frankenstein Face Cookies

Let me count the ways these cookies will steal your Halloween-loving heart:

So simple – even cookie-decorating newbies can nail these cute monster faces
Maximum fun factor – piping those silly stitches never gets old
Party perfect – they disappear FAST at any Halloween bash
Kid magnet – my littlest taste-testers always beg for “more Frankensteins!”
Total crowd-pleaser – adults sneak them just as much as the kids do

Seriously, these cookies check ALL the boxes for spooky season baking!

Ingredients for Frankenstein Face Cookies

Here’s everything you’ll need to bring these adorable monster cookies to life:

1 cup all-purpose flour – spooned and leveled for accuracy
1/2 cup unsalted butter – softened (leave it out for 30 minutes)
1/2 cup granulated sugar – regular white sugar works perfectly
1 large egg – room temperature helps it blend better
1 tsp vanilla extract – the good stuff makes a difference!
1/2 tsp baking powder – for just the right cookie lift
Green food coloring – gel works best for vibrant color (I use about 15 drops)

Plus decorating essentials: black icing (for stitches), white icing (for highlights), and mini chocolate chips (those iconic neck bolts!).

Ingredient Substitutions & Notes

No worries if you need to swap things out! Here’s how:

Gluten-free? Use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose
Natural coloring? Try spinach powder mixed with a tiny bit of water
Butter gives richness – don’t sub margarine or the texture changes
Egg binds everything together – flax eggs can work for vegan versions
Mini M&Ms make fun bolt alternatives if you’re out of chocolate chips

Remember: the brighter the green, the more Frankenstein-y your cookies will look!

How to Make Frankenstein Face Cookies

Okay, let’s get these monster munchies baking! Here’s exactly how I make my Frankenstein cookies every year:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) – this gives your cookies the perfect bake right from the start
Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a big bowl until fluffy (about 2 minutes with a hand mixer)
Beat in the egg and vanilla until everything looks smooth and creamy
Whisk together the dry ingredients (flour and baking powder) in another bowl
Gradually add the dry mix to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined
Color time! Add green food coloring until you get that perfect Frankenstein green (I start with 10 drops and go from there)
Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it’s too sticky to handle (mine usually is – patience pays off!)
Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into rectangles (a butter knife works great for straight edges)
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges just start turning golden – don’t overbake!
Cool completely before decorating – warm cookies make runny icing (learned that the messy way!)

Decorating Tips for Frankenstein Cookies

The real magic happens when decorating! My pro tips:

Use black icing in a piping bag with a small round tip for hair and stitches (or squeeze bottle if you’re lazy like me)
Dip a toothpick in white icing for perfect little eyeball highlights
Press mini chocolate chips into the sides while icing is still wet – they’ll stick better
Go wild with expressions! Some of my Frankensteins smile, others scowl – makes them more fun
If icing mistakes happen (they will!), just scrape it off with a knife and try again

Remember – they’re SUPPOSED to look a little messy and monstrous!

Storage & Freezing Instructions

These Frankenstein cookies stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3 days (if they last that long!). For longer storage, freeze them undecorated – just wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then foil, and they’ll keep for 1 month. Thaw at room temperature before adding your icing details. Pro tip: I once froze decorated cookies and the colors bled – learn from my mistake!

Frankenstein Face Cookies Nutritional Info

Here’s the scoop on what’s in each of these little green monsters (because we all sneak a taste while decorating!):

Calories: About 120 per cookie
Fat: 6g (3.5g saturated)
Sugar: 8g
Carbs: 15g

Note: These are estimates – your exact numbers will depend on how generous you are with the icing and chocolate chips! Using different brands or substitutions will change the values slightly, but hey – it’s Halloween, live a little!

FAQs About Frankenstein Face Cookies

Got questions about these monster cookies? I’ve got answers from all my years of Frankenstein-making disasters and triumphs!

Can I use store-bought sugar cookie dough?
Absolutely! A 16-oz roll of refrigerated sugar cookie dough works in a pinch. Just knead in green food coloring before rolling out. The texture will be slightly different, but still delicious.

Help – my icing is too runny!
Been there! For black icing that holds its shape, start with thicker store-bought or add powdered sugar to homemade. If it’s already on the cookies, pop them in the fridge for 10 minutes to set.

Any vegan options?
Totally! Use plant-based butter, flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water), and dairy-free chocolate chips. Gel food coloring is usually vegan-friendly too.

Can kids help decorate?
Oh please do! Give them squeeze bottles of icing and let them go wild. The messier they look, the more “authentically” Frankenstein-ish they become!

Share Your Spooky Creations

I’d absolutely love to see how your Frankenstein cookies turn out! Tag me on Instagram when you post photos of your creepy creations – nothing makes me happier than seeing all the monstrous masterpieces you whip up in your kitchen. Happy haunting… I mean, baking!