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    Home » Dessert » Monster Cookies Recipe

    Monster Cookies Recipe

    Published: Nov 17, 2020 · Modified: Jun 9, 2021 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Monster Cookies are not just massive. They are packed with delicious ingredients and texture and color and alllll the good stuff!

    huge stack of monster cookies on a serving plate

    Original post: November 2015 | Updated: November 2020

    The first time I made these Monster Cookies I literally could not believe how delicious they were. I remember bringing a batch to a friend and receiving a text afterward that involved a lot of exclamation points. It went something like: OHHH MYYY GOOODNESSS, THESE ARE THE BEST COOKIES I’VE EVER EATEN!!!!!!!

    And I have to agree with her. They really are that good. And they don’t contain flour, which is kind of amazing. I always load them up with chocolate candies, raisins and chocolate chips. If you use enough peanut butter, they will stick together just fine.

    I should also point out that the word “monster” is included in the title for a reason. These cookies are HUGE. They’re a great gift for loved ones and also great just to have hanging out in the kitchen.

    HOW TO MAKE MONSTER COOKIES

    STEP 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

    In a large bowl, mix together the butter and sugars until creamy. Add the eggs, peanut butter and vanilla and mix well. Stir in the baking soda and oats. Stir in the chocolate chips, M&M candies and raisins. Mix well.

    monster cookie dough circles on parchment paper, ready to bake

    STEP 2

    Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, drop batter onto prepared baking sheet. Slightly flatten each round of batter with your fingers, creating a circle with approximately a 3-inch diameter. Top with extra M&Ms, if desired.

    monster cookie dough ready for the oven on a baking sheet

    STEP 3

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-16 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are no longer doughy. Let cool and store in an air-tight container

    RECIPE NOTES

    • Use a spoon to gently remove the batter from the 1/4 cup measuring cup. Smooth into a round shape using your fingers.
    • Feel free to replace the chocolate chips, raisins and M&M’s with other “filler” ingredients such as coconut flakes, dried cherries or other chocolate chip varieties. Be sure not to exceed 3 total cups of extras!
    • These cookies are gluten-free, just make sure you check the packaging on the oatmeal you use to ensure this.
    • These cookies are the perfect holiday gift! Wrap in plastic wrap and tie up with a seasonal bow.
    stack of cookies with a giant bite taken out of one

    WHY DO SOME RECIPES CALL FOR EGGS TO BE USED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

    Allowing your eggs to come to room temperature is important for a couple of reasons. One, they will mix better with your batter,  and then let the cake mix raise better as it bakes. Also, the cake will take a little longer to bake if room temperature eggs are used but creates a perfect cake that has a great texture.

    If a cake has a high fat content, adding cold eggs could affect re-hardening the fat. Finally, eggs that are needed to be created into a foam for a recipe will have better volume if warmed to room temperature.

    cute boy biting into a giant cookie

    SALTED BUTTER VS UNSALTED BUTTER

    Ahh, the great baking debate. Many bakers use unsalted butter in their baked goods in order to avoid over-salting. I, however, believe that there is no such thing as “over-salting.”

    I always use salted butter in my baked goods (and for everything else under the sun) because it gives everything I make an extra touch of salty deliciousness. If you go the unsalted route, keep in mind that you may need to add a bit extra salt to the recipe!

    plate of cookies topped heavily with m&m's

    OTHER TRIED AND TESTED COOKIE RECIPES

    • These scrumptious Chewy Gingersnaps are the perfect chewy treat. Plus they are super easy to make. Flavored with molasses and spices and the finishing touch – topped with simple icing!
    • This peanut butter cookies recipe without brown sugar is also gluten free and requires only 3 ingredients! Super delicious, easy recipe requiring just a little bit of effort!
    • These Chocolate Kiss Cream Cheese Cookies are a great dessert for gatherings any time of the year. They are light, creamy and sugary, with just the perfect kiss of milk chocolate!
    • Hot Cocoa Cookies are like enjoying a cup of hot chocolate, except in cookie form. Chocolate oozes from the centers of these marshmallow-topped treats.
    • Tender, perfect Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies (aka Peanut Butter Blossoms) are a classic holiday or any-time dessert. Super easy to make, these are the softest, chewiest cookies you’ll make!
    • Enjoy this crispy-soft, ooey-gooey, over-sized chocolate chip cookie straight out of the oven and with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! Baking it in a cast iron skillet gives it a perfectly crispy outer edge and a soft center.
    • These Almond Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delicious and super easy to make! The cookies have a chewy texture with crunchy bits of almond.

    Monster Cookies Recipe

    Monster Cookies are not just massive. They are packed with delicious ingredients and texture and color and alllll the good stuff!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 36 minutes minutes
    Servings: 18
    Calories: 522kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup butter softened (1 stick)
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • 3 eggs
    • 2 cups creamy peanut butter
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 2 tsp baking soda
    • 4 cups old-fashioned oats
    • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 1 cup M&M's chocolate candies
    • 1 cup raisins

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    • In a large bowl, mix together the butter and sugars until creamy. Add the eggs, peanut butter and vanilla and mix well. Stir in the baking soda and oats. Stir in the chocolate chips, M&M candies and raisins. Mix well.
    • Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, drop batter onto prepared baking sheet. Slightly flatten each round of batter with your fingers, creating a circle with a 3-inch diameter. Top with extra M&Ms, if desired.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-16 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are no longer doughy. Let cool and store in an air-tight container.

    Notes

    • Use a spoon to gently remove the batter from the 1/4 cup measuring cup. Smooth into a round shape using your fingers.
    • Feel free to replace the chocolate chips, raisins and M&M’s with other “filler” ingredients such as coconut flakes, dried cherries or other chocolate chip varieties. Be sure not to exceed 3 total cups of extras!
    • These cookies are gluten-free, just make sure you check the packaging on the oatmeal you use to ensure this.
    • These cookies are the perfect holiday gift! Wrap in plastic wrap and tie up with a seasonal bow.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 228IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg
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