Easy Monster Cookies
Sink your teeth into these Easy Monster Cookies—an irresistible treat brimming with bold flavors and chewy textures! Packed with creamy peanut butter, hearty oats, and a colorful medley of mini chocolate chips and M&Ms, these cookies are delightfully indulgent and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Best of all, they come together in just 15 minutes of prep, making them a quick and easy dessert option for busy days or last-minute gatherings. Optional chopped peanuts add a satisfying crunch, while a hint of vanilla rounds out their classic homemade appeal. These crowd-pleasing cookies are ideal for lunchboxes, parties, or simply pairing with a cold glass of milk for the ultimate comfort snack!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 cups Old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Mini chocolate chips
- 1.5 cups M&Ms (regular or mini)
- 0.5 cup Optional: Chopped peanuts
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the bowl. Beat again until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips, M&Ms, and optional chopped peanuts using a spatula or wooden spoon.
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and place it onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
With the back of a spoon or your hand, gently flatten the cookies slightly as they won’t spread much during baking.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden and just set. Be careful not to overbake — they will continue to firm up as they cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your Easy Monster Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite drink!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5525 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 304.7 g | 391% | |
| Saturated Fat | 108.5 g | 542% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 4881 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 618.6 g | 225% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 54.1 g | 193% | |
| Total Sugars | 314.6 g | ||
| Protein | 141.6 g | 283% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 594 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 28.3 mg | 157% | |
| Potassium | 3492 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
