Chocolate Monster Cookies
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
36 cookies
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Calories
232 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Chocolate Monster Cookies
Description
Chocolate Monster Cookies use a dough enriched with cocoa powder and peanut butter, which mixes with oats for chewiness and texture. Using both chocolate chips and M&M candies adds bursts of chocolate and colorful crunch throughout. The dough is scooped into tablespoons and baked until the edges start to brown while the center remains soft, giving a tender yet slightly crisp finish. A sprinkling of flaky sea salt on top enhances the chocolate's depth and balances the sweetness.
The recipe includes standard ingredients such as butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla extract, combining to form a rich and flavorful base. Baking at 350 degrees allows the cookies to set with a gentle crust while the interior stays moist. These cookies can be served with milk or enjoyed as a standalone snack or dessert.
For storage, cooled cookies keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, maintaining their soft texture and fresh flavors. The optional addition of candy eyeballs can add a playful decorative touch for themed occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy
- 2 egg large
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 cup M&M candies
- sea salt for sprinkling on cookies, flaky
- Candy Eyeballs optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat baking mat and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Using a stand mixer or hand-held mixer, beat the butter and sugars together until creamy and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula, if necessary. Add the peanut butter and beat until combined.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix on low until just until the combined. Don't over mix. Gently stir in the oats, chocolate chips and M&M’s.
- Scoop the cookies into round balls, about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie, and place on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches in between cookies. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned around the edges, but still soft in the middle.
- Remove cookies from oven and sprinkle the cookies with sea salt. You can also gently press additional chocolate chips and M&M’s on top of the cookies to make them look extra pretty. For Halloween, you can even add candy eyeballs.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes or until set. When set, transfer cookies to a wire rack and cool completely.
Notes
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top after baking to enhance the chocolate flavor and add balance to the sweetness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 36cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 186IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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