Best Ever Monster Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
36 cookies
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Calories
135 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Best Ever Monster Cookies
Description
Best Ever Monster Cookies start by creaming together peanut butter, butter, molasses, and vanilla, then adding eggs and sugar. Rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon are whisked then gradually mixed into the wet ingredients to form the dough. Optional add-ins such as chocolate or peanut butter M&Ms, various baking chips, toffee bits, dried fruits, or chopped nuts can be gently folded in. Cookie dough is portioned with a scoop into approximately golf-ball-sized drops on parchment-lined baking sheets. Baking at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes yields cookies that are golden on the edges but remain chewy inside.
The peanut butter and molasses provide a rich, deep sweetness while oats add hearty texture. Mix-ins add color, crunch, or bursts of flavor. Baking time controls the softness or crispness of the cookie outer edges.
These cookies make a hearty snack or dessert with complexity in both texture and taste. Customizable mix-ins allow catering to different preferences.
Nutrition facts vary depending on chosen mix-ins. The recipe is flexible to accommodate various add-ins for diversity in flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter either smooth or chunky
- ½ cup butter
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 egg
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Optional Mix-Ins:
- 2 cups mix ins see notes
Instructions
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cream together peanut butter, butter, molasses, and vanilla until fluffy. Add eggs and beat well. Add sugar and mix until incorporated.
- Place oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a bowl and whisk until combined.
- Add dry ingredients a bit at a time to wet ingredients. Mix until combined.
- Drop in your mix-ins, stir gently to combine.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop cookie dough in golf-ball sized portions on prepared pans. Leave about 3 inches between cookies.
- Bake 10-12 minutes or just until golden on the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool about 3 minutes on the pan. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
Notes
- Customize mix-ins with chocolate or peanut butter M&Ms, various baking chips, toffee bits, dried fruits like cranberries or blueberries, or chopped nuts such as cashews or almonds.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion consistent sizes that bake evenly.
- Bake just until golden on edges for chewy centers; do not overbake.
- Nutrition information depends on mix-ins and is not included.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 36cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 135 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 106mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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