Christmas Monster Cookies
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Christmas Monster Cookies
Description
After creaming butter and sugars, peanut butter and egg are mixed in before folding in dry ingredients including rolled oats for chewiness and a mild nutty flavor. Chocolate chips and most of the M&M's are stirred into the dough, with some reserved for topping after baking. Chilling the dough tightens its structure, which translates to thick, soft cookies with a tender crumb.
Baked at 365°F for around 9-10 minutes, the cookies hold their shape and have a slightly crisp edge with a chewy center. Pressing the remaining M&M's onto the warm cookies adds festive color and texture. These cookies can be frozen and stored, making them convenient for holiday treats.
The combination of peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and M&M's gives this cookie variety in texture and flavor, making each bite hearty and enjoyable.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup peanut butter like Skippy's or 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
- 1 cup M&M's red and green holiday
- 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.
Notes
- Quick oats can substitute rolled oats without affecting texture.
- Semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips can replace the ones called for.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.
- Cookies freeze well in a gallon-sized Ziploc bag for up to two months.
Nutrition Information
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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.
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