Best Monster Cookies

Best Monster Cookies

from modernhoney.com
19 min
16 servings

Best Monster Cookies. The Best Peanut Butter Monster Cookies are made with creamy peanut butter, hearty oats, chocolate chips, and M&M's. These soft and chewy Monster cookies are loved by everyone...especially peanut butter enthusiasts!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter ((softened))
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar ((packed))
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter ((like Jif))
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 3/4 cup Rolled Oats
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 3/4 cup Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup M&M's Chocolate Candies ((divided))

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and sugar for 4 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add peanut butter, egg, and vanilla and beat for 1 minute longer.

  2. 2

    Fold in oats, flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips and 3/4 cup of M&M's, reserving 1/4 cup for after baking.

  3. 3

    Cover the dough and chill for 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Once the dough has chilled, preheat oven to 365 degrees. Scoop the dough onto a light colored baking sheet, spacing at least two inches apart.

  5. 5

    Bake for 9-10 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately lightly press the remaining 1/4 cup of M&M's into the tops of the cookies. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before removing.