Description
Sweet M&M Monster Cookies deliver a playful punch of colorful candies nestled in a classic peanut butter cookie base. Loaded with chocolate chips and rolled oats, these irresistible treats promise pure delight for cookie enthusiasts craving a nostalgic and fun dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup M&M candies
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup rolled oats
Decorative and Optional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup peanut butter chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper for even cookie distribution.
- Cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, blending until completely integrated and uniform in texture.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl to ensure even ingredient dispersion.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to create a cohesive dough without overmixing.
- Fold in rolled oats, providing a hearty texture and nutty undertone to the cookie base.
- Gently mix in chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and chopped nuts for added depth and crunch.
- Carefully fold in M&M candies, distributing them evenly throughout the dough to ensure colorful bursts in every bite.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, leaving approximately 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown and centers appear slightly soft.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain a thicker cookie shape.
- Swap peanut butter chips with sunflower seed butter chips for a nut-free alternative suitable for those with allergies.
- Use gluten-free rolled oats and a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend to make these cookies celiac-friendly without compromising texture.
- Add a pinch of sea salt on top before baking to enhance the sweet and salty flavor profile, creating a more complex taste experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg