Monster Cookies Recipe

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Monster Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature, 1 stick)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1/2 cup M&Ms (plus extra for pressing on top, optional)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (plus extra for pressing on top, optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Set aside.
  3. Cream the Wet Ingredients:
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
    • Add the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and egg, and beat again until smooth.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry:
    • Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, either on low speed or by hand, until just combined.
    • Stir in the oats, M&Ms, and chocolate chips by hand until evenly distributed.
  5. Form the Cookies:
    • Use a cookie scoop (about 1.5 tablespoons) to form dough balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
    • If desired, press extra M&Ms and chocolate chips onto the tops of the cookie dough balls for added decoration.
  6. Bake:
    • Bake the cookies for 13-15 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden. For softer cookies, remove them from the oven at 12-13 minutes when they still look slightly undercooked; they will continue to cook as they cool.
  7. Cool:
    • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5-7 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your chewy and colorful monster cookies, loaded with M&Ms and chocolate chips!