Colored Chocolate Chips

1. Finely chop the white chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl.
2. Melt gently over a double boiler or in short intervals in the microwave, stirring until completely smooth.
3. Divide the melted chocolate between three small bowls and add a small amount of orange, purple, or green oil-based food coloring to each.
4. Transfer each color to a small piping bag and snip a tiny opening at the tip.
5. Pipe small dots onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them set completely at room temperature.

Monster Cookies

1. Combine the flour, black cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
2. Beat the cooled melted butter with the white and brown sugars for about 2 minutes until well combined.
3. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until smooth.
4. Fold in the dry ingredients with a spatula, mixing just until a dark cookie dough forms.
5. Add the colored chocolate chips and gently fold them into the dough.

Baking

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Scoop the cookie dough into balls and place them about 2 inches (5 cm) apart, about 6–8 cookies per sheet.
3. Press pairs of candy eyes onto the dough to create the monster faces.
4. Bake for 12–14 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
5. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.