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Best Monster Cookies

A delightful cookie recipe combining oats, chocolate, and peanut butter, perfect for families and gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups rolled oats
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 cup M&M's candies

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and M&M's until evenly distributed.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto lined baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  9. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness. For extra chewiness, slightly underbake the cookies.