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These classic monster cookies deliver bakery-style texture with a homemade touch. Each thick, chewy cookie combines smooth peanut butter, wholesome oats, rich chocolate chips and colorful M&Ms into an irresistible treat that both kids and adults love.
This recipe brings together beloved cookie ingredients in perfect harmony. The oats provide hearty texture while peanut butter adds richness and helps create that sought-after chewy center and crispy edge combination.
Key Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: Use room temperature for proper creaming
- Peanut butter: Regular creamy style works best
- Old-fashioned oats: Provides better texture than quick oats
- Brown and white sugar: Creates ideal crispy-chewy texture balance
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Preparation Steps
- Mix Base
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add Peanut Butter
- Beat in peanut butter until completely smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients
- Mix in flour, oats and other dry ingredients thoroughly.
- Add Mix-ins
- Fold in chocolate chips and M&Ms carefully.
- Top and Shape
- Add extra candies on top before baking.
The beauty of these cookies lies in their rustic, homemade appearance. Each one turns out slightly different, with a unique pattern of candies and chips throughout.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy these cookies slightly warm with cold milk. For an indulgent dessert, make ice cream sandwiches using vanilla ice cream and roll edges in mini M&Ms.
Variations
Customize with peanut butter chips, seasonal M&M colors, or crushed nuts. Try different candy-coated chocolates or chopped candy bars for variety.
Storage Tips
Store in airtight containers up to 4 days, using parchment paper between layers. Freeze for up to 3 months in freezer bags with air removed.
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Pro Tips
- Avoid flattening dough balls before baking
- Remove from oven when centers look slightly underdone
- Decorate with extra candies while warm
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results
These monster cookies have earned their place as a reliable favorite for bake sales, parties and family treats. The combination of classic ingredients creates an irresistible cookie that disappears quickly wherever it's served.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why skip chilling the dough?
- The recipe is designed so the dough holds its shape while baking, giving you thick cookies right away.
- → Is it okay to use chunky peanut butter?
- Smooth peanut butter works better for even blending, but chunky can be substituted if you like a bit more texture.
- → What’s the point of adding maple syrup?
- It brings a subtle sweetness while helping keep these cookies soft and moist.
- → Can I make these cookies smaller?
- Sure, just shorten the baking time and keep an eye on them so they don’t overcook.
- → What other mix-ins could I add?
- Feel free to toss in things like chopped nuts, other candies, or peanut butter-flavored chips!