Description
Monster cookies pack a playful punch of peanut butter, chocolate chips, and M&Ms in one irresistible treat. Loaded with classic American comfort flavors, these cookies promise delightful indulgence you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 4 1/2 cups quick oats
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-In Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup mini M&Ms (plus extra for topping)
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 350°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring an optimal surface for cookie creation.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, rhythmically blend granulated and brown sugars with softened butter until the mixture achieves a cloud-like, aerated consistency that promises tender cookies.
- Incorporate eggs sequentially, thoroughly integrating each before introducing the next, then fold in peanut butter, vanilla essence, baking soda, and salt, stirring until a harmonious batter emerges.
- Gently introduce quick oats into the mixture, folding with a light touch to distribute evenly without deflating the delicate texture.
- Tenderly fold mini M&Ms and miniature chocolate chips into the dough, maintaining the integrity of the candy pieces for vibrant bursts of color and flavor.
- Utilizing a cookie scoop, deposit generous dollops of the robust dough onto the prepared baking sheet, embracing the dense nature of the mixture.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the cookies to transform for approximately 10 minutes until the edges acquire a golden, crisp hue.
- Immediately upon removing from the oven, embellish the warm cookies with additional mini M&Ms, creating a playful and visually appealing finishing touch.
- Allow the cookies to rest briefly on the baking sheet, then transition to a wire cooling rack, permitting them to reach the perfect balance of crisp exterior and chewy interior.
Notes
- Soften butter at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure smooth, even blending and prevent tough cookies.
- Use creamy peanut butter for a more consistent texture and richer flavor, avoiding natural or separated varieties that might alter cookie consistency.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain thick, chewy cookie shape.
- Customize mix-ins by substituting M&Ms with other candies like Reese’s Pieces or chopped nuts for dietary preferences or exciting flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg