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Christmas Monster Cookies
These popular, soft, thick, and chewy Christmas Monster Cookies are made with oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and holiday red and green M&M's. They are an easy Christmas cookie that can be made in minutes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 303 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (like Skippy's or Jif)
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Red and Green Holiday M&M's
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
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.
- Tightly wrap 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.
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Notes
- Variations and Substitutions:
- OATS: You can use quick oats instead of rolled oats.
- CHOCOLATE CHIPS: Use semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- Storage and Freezing:
- Place cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These Christmas Monster Cookies freeze very well. Carefully place in a large, gallon-sized Ziploc bag and freeze for up to two months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
303kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
128mg
(5%)
Potassium
127mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
65IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303
% 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.