Description
This Monster Cookies recipe is a deliciously chewy and colorful treat combining peanut butter, oats, and candy-coated chocolates. Perfect for those who love a classic cookie with a fun twist, these cookies offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures with creamy peanut butter, old-fashioned oats, mini chocolate chips, and vibrant M&M candies.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces (like M&M’s)
- 1/4 cup mini peanut butter chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream the butter, peanut butter, and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the two large eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
- Mix in baking soda and salt: Stir in the baking soda and salt evenly throughout the wet mixture to help the cookies rise and balance flavor.
- Incorporate oats and flour: Gradually add the old-fashioned oats and all-purpose flour to the bowl, mixing until all the dry ingredients are just incorporated, forming a cookie dough.
- Fold in chocolate chips and candies: Gently fold the mini chocolate chips, candy-coated chocolate pieces, and the optional peanut butter chips or chopped nuts into the dough for bursts of flavor and texture.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, place portions of dough about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Slightly press a few extra M&M’s on top of each dough ball for decoration.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden while the centers remain slightly soft for chewy cookies.
- Cool the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Customize these cookies with your favorite mix-ins like butterscotch chips, raisins, or pretzel bits for unique flavors.
- You can freeze the cookie dough before baking or the baked cookies for convenient future treats.
- For chewier centers, slightly underbake the cookies by reducing baking time by 1-2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
