Description

Monster Sandwich Cookies are a fun and festive treat featuring classic Chips Ahoy cookies sandwiched together with colorful, creamy frosting and topped with playful candy eyes to create adorable monster faces. Perfect for Halloween or any playful occasion, these no-bake sandwich cookies combine sweet vanilla frosting with a crunchy cookie base, making them irresistible and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Cookies

36–40 Chips Ahoy Cookies (for 18–20 sandwich cookies)

Frosting

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2–3 Tbsp milk or heavy cream
2 tsp vanilla extract
Food coloring in Halloween colors (such as orange, green, purple)

Decorations

Candy eyes (varied quantity depending on number of eyes per monster cookie)

Instructions

Prepare the Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and 2-3 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream, mixing until the frosting is light, fluffy, and spreadable.
Divide and Color Frosting: Separate the frosting into multiple small bowls according to the number of colors you want to use. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl and mix well until the colors are vibrant and evenly distributed.
Fill Piping Bags: Spoon each colored frosting into individual piping bags fitted with no tip or a plain round tip to make decorating easier and more precise.
Match Cookies into Pairs: Sort the Chips Ahoy cookies into pairs that match closely in size and shape. Flip one cookie in each pair upside down so the flat side faces up for frosting application.
Assemble Sandwich Cookies: Pipe or spread a generous dollop of colored frosting evenly onto the flat side of the flipped cookie. Gently press the matching cookie on top to form a sandwich.
Add Candy Eyes: While the frosting is still soft, press candy eyes into the sides of the frosting so they peek out like monster eyes. Mix up the look with two, three, or even just one eye per cookie for unique monster designs.
Set and Store: Allow the frosting to set at room temperature. If not consuming within one to two days, store the sandwich cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Be aware that condensation from refrigeration can cause the candy eyes’ black coloring to run if taken out in humid environments.

Notes

You can customize the number and color of eyes on each monster to create varied and fun designs.
The milk quantity in the frosting can be adjusted to achieve the perfect consistency for piping or spreading.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate to extend freshness, though refrigeration may affect candy eye appearance.
For a thicker or more stable frosting, chill briefly before assembling the cookies.
These cookies do not require baking, making them an easy and quick Halloween treat for all ages.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: monster sandwich cookies, Halloween cookies, Chips Ahoy cookies, no-bake dessert, colorful frosting cookies, candy eyes cookies