Description
These Small Batch Gooey Monster Eye Cookies are a delicious flourless, high-protein treat perfect for a quick snack or a fun dessert. Made with chocolate grass-fed beef protein powder, gluten-free oats, and natural peanut butter, these cookies combine wholesome ingredients with festive monster eye decorations. They bake quickly and have a rich, chewy texture with gooey chocolate chips and colorful candies for a playful twist.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 6 tablespoon chocolate grass fed beef isolate protein powder
- 3 tablespoon gluten free oats
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter, stirred well
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon almond milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Add Ins
- 2 tablespoon chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoon M&M type candies plus more for adding after baking
- Candy eyeballs
- Sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix the Batter: Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl and mix with a fork until evenly blended. Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir with a fork until a thick batter forms. The batter will resemble traditional cookie dough but might be slightly stickier depending on the protein powder.
- Add the Mix-Ins: Fold the chocolate chips, sprinkles, and M&M type candies into the batter carefully, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop the Dough: Using an ice cream scoop, place three large scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them well to allow for spreading. Alternatively, use a cookie scoop to make six smaller cookies. Press each dough mound gently with your palm or the back of the scoop to form a cookie shape since they do not spread much during baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until set and golden brown. If cookies are not fully set after 10 minutes, place them in the refrigerator for 5 minutes to firm up before decorating.
- Decorate with Monster Eyes: Immediately after baking and while the cookies are still warm, press candy eyeballs into the centers, placing them in pairs like monster eyes. Add extra sprinkles or M&Ms as desired for a fun and festive look.
Notes
- Use high-quality grass-fed beef protein powder for best flavor and texture.
- If the batter is too sticky, refrigerate it for 10 minutes to make it easier to scoop.
- The cookies do not spread much, so shaping them before baking is important.
- If the cookies aren’t fully set after baking, chilling helps them firm up without overbaking.
- Customize the decorations with your favorite candies and sprinkles for different occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
