Soft and Chewy Monster Cookies
Indulge in these delightful Soft and Chewy Monster Cookies, featuring rich chocolate and peanut butter flavors, loaded with chocolate chips, M&Ms, and hearty oats.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter Richness, moisture
- 1 cup Peanut butter Creaminess, flavor
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar Sweetness
- 3/4 cup Brown sugar Chewiness, moisture
- 2 large Eggs Structure, binding
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Flavor enhancement
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour Structure
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda Lift, texture
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt Flavor balance
- 2 cups Old-fashioned oats Heartiness
Mix-ins
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips Chocolate flavor
- 1 cup M&Ms Color, sweetness
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the unsalted butter and peanut butter on medium speed until creamy.
- Gradually add in granulated sugar and brown sugar, mixing until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla extract.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add this flour mixture into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the old-fashioned oats, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and M&Ms until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Drop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes or until edges are slightly golden and centers appear soft. Allow to cool on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For increased chewiness, consider replacing some all-purpose flour with oat flour. Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading. Experiment with different mix-ins for unique flavors.