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Easy Monster Cookies

Name: Easy Monster Cookies
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; ½ tsp salt; ¾ tsp baking soda; 1 cup old-fashioned oats; 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 cup creamy peanut butter; ¾ cups light brown sugar; 2/3 cups white granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 cup candy coated chocolate pieces (M&Ms)

⏱ 50 min

This is the ultimate monster cookie recipe! With perfectly chewy edges and a soft, tender center, plus melty chocolate and crunchy M&Ms, these monster cookies will disappear in a flash. Plus, the texture old-fashioned oats give these cookies makes them delicious and fool-proof!

Adapted from a video by Preppy Kitchen

Easy Monster Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients

all-purpose flouror 180 g1 and 1/2 cups
salt½ tsp
baking soda¾ tsp
old-fashioned oats1 cup
unsalted butter, room temperatureor 226 g, about 2 sticks1 cup
creamy peanut butteror 250 g, use regular peanut butter, not natural1 cup
light brown sugaror 165 g, crumble to remove lumps¾ cups
white granulated sugaror 133 g2/3 cups
large eggs

Steps

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1
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2
Add all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda to a large bowl. Whisk together to combine.
3
Stir in the old-fashioned oats until well distributed, then set the mixture aside.
4
In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together room temperature butter and peanut butter until smooth and well combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
5
Add the crumbled brown sugar and white granulated sugar to the butter mixture. Beat on medium speed for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy, scraping down the bowl as needed.
6
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on medium speed between additions and scraping down the bowl to ensure they are fully incorporated.
7
Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
8
Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the reserved flour mixture. Mix for about 5 seconds until the flour is almost combined but still somewhat shaggy, with visible streaks and small bits remaining.
9
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and candy coated chocolate pieces. Mix on low speed for about 2 rotations, then finish mixing by hand until just combined without overmixing.
10
Scoop the dough onto a lined baking sheet using 2 tablespoon-sized portions. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, or up to 72 hours if desired.
11
Optional: Garnish the top of each cookie dough ball with a few chocolate chips and candy coated chocolate pieces for visual appeal.
12
Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the centers are almost set.
13
Remove the cookies from the oven and let cool until they are cool enough to handle. Store at room temperature in a sealed container for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Easy Monster Cookies

Ingredients

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