Monster Cookies
Monster Cookies are a delicious, indulgent treat that combines oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and candy-coated chocolates for a hearty and sweet cookie.
Ingredients
- 1 cup 225 g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups candy-coated chocolates like M&M’s
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix the oats, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and candy-coated chocolates until evenly distributed.
- Scoop the dough into rounded balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each one. Gently flatten each cookie slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- If you prefer chewier cookies, slightly underbake them by a minute or two.
- For a nutty twist, add chopped peanuts or walnuts to the dough.
- If you’re a chocolate lover, substitute some or all of the semi-sweet chocolate chips with peanut butter chips or white chocolate chips.
- For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats.