Description
Chewy Monster Cookies are soft, thick cookies made with rolled oats, peanut butter, chocolate chunks, and colorful M&M’s. A simple, crowd-pleasing treat that’s easy to make and full of fun textures and flavors.
Ingredients
3/4 cup (105g) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup (165g) packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup (60ml) smooth regular peanut butter
1 tablespoon (15ml) honey
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
1 cup (100g) large flake rolled oats
2/3 cup (113g) dark chocolate chunks
1/3 cup (85g) regular M&M’s or other candy coated chocolate
1/3 cup (85g) mini M&M’s or other candy coated chocolate
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, then whisk until evenly blended.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar using a spatula until smooth, fluffy, and well combined—like wet sand.
- Add in the peanut butter and stir until incorporated. Mix in the honey.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is fully combined and creamy.
- Stir in the oats until evenly distributed.
- Gradually fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chunks, regular M&M’s, and mini M&M’s.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the dough’s surface, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Set your oven to preheat at 350°F (175°C), and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and roll into balls. Place onto prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
- Let cool for 1 minute on the baking sheet, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter.
Chill the dough to help cookies hold their shape and boost flavor.
Store in an airtight container for freshness.
Freeze dough balls for quick-bake treats anytime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 3g