Description
Classic Monster Cookies are thick, chewy, and loaded with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, walnuts, and colorful M&Ms. These cookies combine a rich blend of flavors and textures, perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth craving. Easy to make and ideal for sharing, they bring a nostalgic twist to your cookie collection.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter, at room temperature
- 6 eggs
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 2 ⅔ cups peanut butter
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups brown sugar
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking soda
- 9 cups quick oats
Add-ins
- 1+ cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- ½ pound M&Ms, plus more to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and set them aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened butter with both the brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy to create the base of your cookie dough.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Mix in the eggs one at a time to incorporate fully, then add the vanilla extract and peanut butter, blending everything until the mixture is uniform.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Stir in the baking soda thoroughly to ensure even leavening throughout the dough.
- Mix in Oats and Add-ins: Fold in the quick oats, chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, and M&Ms gently to distribute them evenly without breaking up the mix-ins.
- Shape Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, scoop out rounded tablespoons of dough and space them evenly onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake: Place the trays in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until they turn golden around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- For larger cookies, increase the baking time accordingly by a few minutes and monitor closely to avoid burning.
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for smooth blending.
- Use quick oats for the best texture; rolled oats may affect the chewiness.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or omit nuts for a nut-free version.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
