Best Monster Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
9 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Servings
16
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Calories
303 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Best Monster Cookies
Description
Best Monster Cookies start with creamed softened butter and sugars mixed with peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Rolled oats and flour create the chewy base, while baking soda provides leavening and salt balances sweetness. Chocolate chips and most of the M&M candies are folded into the dough, with some M&M's reserved for pressing on top after baking.
After chilling to firm the dough, scoops are baked until lightly golden around the edges but still soft inside, producing a tender yet textured cookie. The pressed M&M's on top give a colorful appearance and an extra crunch. This method preserves the candy's shape and color during baking.
These cookies satisfy cravings for a rich peanut butter and chocolate combination with the added chew of oats. They make a flavorful treat that holds shape well and can be portioned for sharing or gifting.
The notes mention the flexibility of monster cookie variations, such as adding butterscotch chips, salted caramel chips, or pretzels. This allows personalization according to taste or available ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup peanut butter like Jif, creamy
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&M's divided, chocolate candies
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and sugar for 4 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add peanut butter, egg, and vanilla and beat for 1 minute longer.
- Fold in oats, flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips and 3/4 cup of M&M's, reserving 1/4 cup for after baking.
- Cover the dough and chill for 30 minutes.
- Once the dough has chilled, preheat oven to 365 degrees. Scoop the dough onto a light colored baking sheet, spacing at least two inches apart.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately lightly press the remaining 1/4 cup of M&M's into the tops of the cookies. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before removing.
Notes
- You can customize monster cookies by adding butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips, salted caramel chips, or pretzels.
- Chilling the dough before baking helps maintain cookie shape and texture.
- Press reserved M&M's onto cookies right after baking to preserve color and crunch.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 303kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 128mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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