Monster Cookies Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
60 cookies
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Calories
96 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Monster Cookies Recipe
Description
The Monster Cookies Recipe mixes softened unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars for a creamy base, then incorporates peanut butter for flavor and moisture. Eggs and vanilla bring structure and aroma, followed by flour, quick-cook oats, and baking soda to create chewy texture and a subtle rise. Two varieties of chocolate pieces—semi-sweet chips and mini chocolate baking bits or M&M'S—add varied chocolate bursts throughout each cookie. Optionally, raisins can be added for a contrast of sweetness and chew.
Baked at 350°F until lightly browned on top, these cookies come out chewy and soft with a slightly crisp edge. Using a 2-tablespoon scoop ensures even-sized cookies for uniform bake times. They suit dessert or snack occasions where a filling, chocolate and peanut buttery cookie is desired.
Cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Baking in advance and freezing allows longer storage, with thawing at room temperature before serving. Using homemade vanilla extract enhances cookie flavor.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- ¾ cup peanut butter creamy
- 3 egg large
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract pure
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ cups oats quick cook
- 2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 package chocolate chips 11 ounce, semi-sweet
- 1 package mini chocolate baking bits 10 ounce (you can use regular M&M'S candy if you prefer, M&M'S brand
- ¾ cup raisins optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with sugars until creamy, about 3 minutes. Add in peanut butter and beat well.
- Add eggs and vanilla until well combined. Slowly add in flour, oats and baking soda, mix until blended.
- Fold in chocolate chips and candy pieces.
- Using a 2 Tbsp cookie scoop, drop cookie dough onto baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until lightly browned on top. Remove from oven and allow to cool several minutes on pan before cooling on a wire rack.
- Store in airtight container for up to one week. ENJOY!
Notes
- Use homemade vanilla extract to deepen cookie dough flavor.
- Portion dough with a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop for consistent cookie sizes and baking.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Freeze baked cookies for longer storage and thaw at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 60cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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