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Monster Cookies

Monster Cookies
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Monster Cookies are chewy, thick, and loaded with chocolate, oats, and peanut butter. This easy-to-make recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors, ideal for any baker wanting a rich, hearty cookie that’s a family favorite and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter (natural, creamy or crunchy)
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips or chunks

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1/2 cup M&Ms, nuts, raisins, or dried cranberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg (for a spiced version)
  • Substitutions for dietary needs like sunflower seed butter or tahini for nut-free version

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and ease cookie removal.
  2. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and eggs. Beat or stir until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and mix well to enhance the flavor.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Gently fold baking soda, rolled oats, and any optional spices or add-ins like nuts into the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix to maintain a light, chewy texture.
  4. Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Stir the chocolate chips or chunks evenly through the dough, ensuring every cookie will have melty chocolate pockets.
  5. Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft.
  6. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps set their chewy texture.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix to keep cookies tender and chewy.
  • Use natural peanut butter without added sugar or hydrogenated oils for best flavor.
  • Chill dough for 20 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and improve texture.
  • Measure oats by spooning and leveling for accuracy.
  • Remove cookies from oven when edges look firm but centers are still slightly soft for perfect chewiness.

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