Monster Cookies

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Let’s talk about these Monster Cookies. Imagine, if you will, the utterly delightful chaos of your favorite cookies meeting a wild chunk of chewy goodness reminiscent of everything you loved as a kid, wrapped in one glorious bite. These babies are a sugar-laden Frankenstein’s monster of peanut butter and oatmeal, studded with enough chocolate chips and M&Ms to make your inner child cheer. They’re simultaneously absurd and perfect, exactly what you need when life gets a bit too polished.

Now, lemme tell ya, my husband practically inhales these cookies. Seriously, he’s like a cookie ninja. They’ve become a staple in our house because a) they’re freakin’ delicious and b) they’re stupid easy to pull together with whatever sugary bits you’ve got cluttering the cupboard. Picture this: it’s a lazy Sunday, the TV’s humming with an old sitcom, and I’m covered in a thin dusting of flour, thinking about my old college days. Yep, these cookies are like an edible time machine around here.

Why You’ll Love This Monster Cookies

– Because sometimes, life is about unapologetically mix-matching all the best things.
– You get to throw caution and calorie counts to the wind.
– No hours spent meticulously icing cookies (who’s got time for that anyway?).
– They’re a love letter to the messy eaters and sweet-toothed rebels.

How to Make It

Alright, pull up a chair or don’t — whatever, you do you. Start by tossing your favorite oversized mixing bowl into the mix, preferably one that hasn’t seen daylight since last holiday season. Mash together your peanut butter, sugars, and, oh yeah, don’t forget the butter ’cause that’s kinda crucial. Mix it up until it’s like a thick new-formed glue.

Toss in a couple of eggs, splash in some vanilla — more, if you’re fancy. Next, a hybrid heap of oatmeal, flour, and baking soda joins the inferno. Stir it like you desperately need a workout, then chuck in all them goodies: chocolate chips, colorful M&Ms, the works. Drop the volcanic-sized dough blobs onto your sheet, and watch ’em do their thing in a hot oven. Try not to eat the raw dough, but who am I to judge?

Ingredient Notes

– Peanut Butter: Acts as both the flavor hero and sticky glue, but no one has to know you scraped the bottom of the jar.
– Quick Oats: Gives that chewiness, a true cookie backbone. Don’t skimp or swap unless you like sad cookies.
– M&Ms: Is it even a Monster Cookie without these bad boys? No, no it is not. Bright colors make it fun, trust me.

Recipe Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line those cookie sheets.
2. Mix peanut butter, sugars, and butter in a big ol’ bowl.
3. Incorporate eggs and vanilla into the mix (hope you cracked the shells elsewhere).
4. Stir in flour, oats, and baking soda — blend till your arms curse you.
5. Toss in M&Ms and chocolate chips — no counting, just love.
6. Drop those beautiful blobs on trays, bake for about 12 minutes of joyous anticipation.
7. Let ’em cool unless you like extra mushy cookies.

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

If you wander off halfway through a bake, don’t worry, they’ll just be crispier. The memories will still hold.

Storage Tips

Store in an airtight something-or-other, if they last long enough to need storage. Room temp works just fine, and when you’re lazy, a cold cookie can be breakfast. Absolutely no shame in that game.

Variations and Substitutions

Don’t have brown sugar? White will do in a pinch, or that crusty honey you’ve been ignoring. No chocolate chips? Go wild with nuts or raisins, just don’t tell anyone about the raisins — we wanna keep friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Monster Cookies

These Monster Cookies are packed with oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and M&M's for a chewy and colorful treat that's perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes

Total Time: 27 minutes minutes

Servings: 24

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1.5 cups quick oats
• ▢ 1 cup peanut butter creamy
• ▢ 1 cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 1 cup brown sugar packed
• ▢ 2 large eggs
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 1.5 cups M&M's
• ▢ 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
• Combine oats, baking soda, and salt in another bowl and gradually blend into the peanut butter mixture.
• Fold in the M&M's and chocolate chips.
• Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown around edges. Cool completely on wire racks.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week. They freeze well too.