Homemade Monster Cookies Recipe
Servings: 14 Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup quick oats
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup M&Ms
Instructions
- Using a large bowl with a hand mixer or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and brown sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).½ cup unsalted butter, ¾ cup light brown sugar
- Next, add the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla. Continue to mix until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.¾ cup creamy peanut butter, 1 large egg, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Add the cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and flour next. Mix on low speed just until combined, but don’t over mix. Pour in the quick oats, chocolate chips, and M&Ms, and continue to mix until combined.1 teaspoon cornstarch, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup quick oats, ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, ½ cup M&Ms
- Transfer the dough to the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Roll about 2 tablespoons of dough into a ball and gently press down in the center (don’t make them completely flat). Add additional M&Ms or chocolate chips to the top if you’d like.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes. The centers will still look slightly soft and under cooked. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a cooling rack. All to cool for about 10 minutes before eating.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of two monster cookies. Additionally, the calorie count does NOT include the extra candies seen on the plate in the photos. Actual calories will vary.
*The cookies can be stored in a sealed container for up to five days.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Monster Cookies Recipe
Serving Size
2 cookies
Amount per Serving
Calories
318
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
40
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
31
mg
10
%
Sodium
206
mg
9
%
Potassium
159
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
34
g
11
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
20
g
22
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
239
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
0.04
mg
0
%
Calcium
36
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
