Description
Monster Cookies offer a delightful blend of peanut butter, chocolate chips, and M&Ms in one irresistible treat. Packed with classic American comfort flavors, these oversized cookies promise pure indulgence for cookie enthusiasts you’ll want to bake again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&Ms (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and line two baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats, creating an optimal baking environment.
- Craft Creamy Base: Whisk softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture transforms into a light, airy consistency, developing a rich flavor foundation.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: Integrate peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to create a smooth, homogeneous liquid base with enhanced aromatic depth.
- Combine Dry Components: Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together, then gently fold into the wet mixture, minimizing gluten development to ensure tender cookies.
- Incorporate Mix-ins: Gently fold oats, chocolate chips, and M&Ms into the dough, distributing ingredients evenly to guarantee a perfect balance of textures and flavors in each bite.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop generous portions of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart. Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges turn golden-brown and centers remain slightly soft.
- Cool and Serve: Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a cooling rack, allowing complete temperature reduction before indulging in these delectable treats.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Use room temperature butter for smoother mixing and better cookie texture; cold butter won’t blend as effectively.
- Mixing Technique: Avoid overmixing the dough after adding flour to prevent tough, dense cookies; mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Customize Mix-Ins: Swap M&Ms or chocolate chips with nuts, dried fruits, or alternative candies to create unique flavor combinations and accommodate dietary preferences.
- Portion Consistency: Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes, ensuring even baking and consistent texture across all cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes (per batch)
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 246
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 112 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg