Halloween Cookies!

Okay, Lemon8 fam, I have to share my absolute favorite Halloween hack this year! I was just strolling through Walmart, keeping an eye out for spooky season goodies, and guess what I stumbled upon? The limited edition Toll House M&M's Ghoul's Mix sugar cookie dough! Seriously, my Halloween planning just got a whole lot easier and more delicious. This purple package of magic is a game-changer. It comes with vibrant Halloween sprinkles already mixed in, and if you look closely, the M&M's themselves are in those perfect ghoulish colors. The packaging even features cute Halloween-themed stickers like a pumpkin and a bat, which instantly gets you in the festive mood. The best part? It clearly states it makes 20 cookies, which is perfect for a small gathering or just to have some fun treats around the house. For anyone who loves the idea of homemade cookies but doesn't always have the time for measuring and mixing from scratch, this is your answer. It's pre-portioned, so all you have to do is break apart the dough, place them on a baking sheet, and pop them into the oven. It’s such a simple way to bring that fresh-baked cookie aroma into your home, and trust me, the kids (and adults!) will go wild for them. When I baked mine, I preheated my oven to 350°F (175°C), lined a baking sheet with parchment paper, and placed the dough about 2 inches apart. They only needed about 10-12 minutes until the edges were lightly golden. The M&M's soften just enough to give that perfect melty chocolate goodness. Want to take these already amazing cookies to the next level? Here are a few ideas I've tried: Extra Spooky Frosting: Once cooled, spread a thin layer of orange or purple frosting on top. You can even use a piping bag to draw spiderwebs or ghost faces. More Sprinkles! You can never have too many sprinkles for Halloween, right? Add some extra black, orange, and purple jimmies or even some ghost and bat shaped sprinkles on top right after they come out of the oven, or after frosting. Edible Eyes: For a super cute and slightly creepy touch, press a couple of edible candy eyes onto each cookie while they're still warm, or secure them with a tiny dab of frosting once cooled. Cookie Sandwiches: For a truly decadent treat, once completely cooled, sandwich some vanilla or cream cheese frosting between two cookies. Melted Chocolate Drizzle: Drizzle white chocolate tinted with food coloring (green, purple, orange) over the cooled cookies for an artistic touch. These Toll House Halloween cookies are not just easy; they're a fantastic activity to do with family, especially with little ones who love to help in the kitchen. They're perfect for school parties, a cozy movie night, or just having a festive snack ready for unexpected guests. Finding these at Walmart was a true holiday win for me, and I highly recommend grabbing a pack (or two!) before they vanish from shelves. Happy spooky baking!