Get ready to embark on a mouthwatering adventure that will transform your ordinary baking routine into an extraordinary culinary experience! These Peanut Butter Monster Cookies are not just another sweet treat – they're a perfect storm of chewy, chocolatey, and utterly irresistible goodness that will have everyone begging for more. Packed with a delightful combination of peanut butter, chocolate chips, and colorful M&M's, these cookies are about to become your new obsession.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&M's
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and well combined. Use an electric mixer on medium speed for best results.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract until the mixture is creamy and uniform.
- Sprinkle baking soda over the wet ingredients and mix until completely incorporated.
- Gradually stir in oats, mixing until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and M&M's, being careful not to overmix. The candies should be evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure your eggs and peanut butter are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cookie texture.
- Don't Overmix: When adding chocolate chips and M&M's, fold gently to prevent breaking the candies and maintain their vibrant appearance.
- Consistent Size Matters: Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookies that bake evenly. This ensures each cookie is perfectly golden and delicious.
- Watch the Baking Time: These cookies can quickly go from perfectly golden to overdone. Start checking at 10 minutes and remove when edges are lightly golden.
- Cooling is Crucial: Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This helps them set and prevents breaking.
- Storage Hack: To keep cookies fresh, store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain moisture and softness.
- Customize Your Monsters: Feel free to swap M&M's with other mix-ins like nuts, different chocolate types, or seasonal candies to make the recipe your own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 20mg
