Monster Cookies
Thick, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips and candy-coated chocolates, these monster cookies are the ultimate treat for cookie lovers, combining the richness of peanut butter with the chew of oats.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it is properly softened.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter Use regular, not natural-style peanut butter.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats Do not use quick oats.
For the Mix-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup candy-coated chocolate candies (like M&Ms)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the peanut butter and mix until fully blended. Then add the eggs one at a time, mixing each in before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the oats, chocolate chips, and candy-coated chocolates until the dough is well mixed.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
Baking
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set and lightly golden, and the centers look slightly soft.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, do not overbake. The cookies will finish cooking as they cool. Use properly softened butter to ensure a creamy dough. For a bakery-style look, save some candy to press onto the top before baking.