These easy monster cookies are chunky, chewy, and loaded with the perfect mix of sweet and salty. Peanut butter cookie dough base with oats, chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, and M&M’s mixed in! A classic favorite, these cookies can be as customizable as you want. They are also freezer friendly so I recommend making a double batch!
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You can freeze this cookie dough!
Simply make the cookie dough according to the recipe, scoop even sized amounts of dough onto a sheet pan and place in the freezer until hard. Transfer the cookie dough to an airtight container or freezer bag labeled with the date, type of cookie, and baking instructions. Keep in your freezer stash for 6-8 months. Remove desired amount when needed, bake, and enjoy! You may even want to make a double batch!
TOOLS I USED FOR THIS RECIPE:
- USA Pan Half Sheet Pan โ my go-to sheet pans, these are truly non-stick and clean up nicely.
- KitchenAid 6 Qt. Stand Mixer โ I always recommend a stand mixer as it saves time and helps to keep baked goods consistent.
- Rubber Spatula โ a must for any home baker! Perfect for scrapping cookie dough out of the mixing bowl.
- Portion Scoops โ my go to for getting even sized cookies that bake perfectly each time!
Grocery List:
- Butter
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Peanut butter
- Vanilla extract
- Eggs
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Baking soda
- Old fashioned oats
- Chocolate chips
- M&M’s
- Peanuts
Instructions:
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, set aside. In a small mixing bowl combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, stir to combine.
- In the bowl of a hand or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment cream together butter and sugars until fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Add in the peanut butter and mix to combine. Add in the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla. Scrape down the sides of the mixer bowl. Slowly add in the dry ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the oats, chopped peanuts, chocolate chips, and M&M’s. Cover and chill dough for 30 minutes. After dough has chilled preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Use a portion scoop to scoop even sized scoops of cookie dough. Arrange 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly, transfer to cooling rack and cool completely. These will keep in an airtight container for up to a week!
Loaded Monster Cookies
Equipment:
- 1 oz. portion scoop, optional
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup Light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 2 Eggs, room temperature
- 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup Chopped peanuts
- 1 cup Semisweet mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&M's candy
Instructions:
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, set aside. In a small mixing bowl combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, stir to combine.
- In the bowl of a hand or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment cream together butter and sugars until fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Add in the peanut butter and mix to combine. Add in the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla. Scrape down the sides of the mixer bowl. Slowly add in the dry ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the oats, chopped peanuts, chocolate chips, and M&M's. Cover and chill dough for 30 minutes. After dough has chilled preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Use a portion scoop to scoop even sized scoops of cookie dough. Arrange 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly, transfer to cooling rack and cool completely. These will keep in an airtight container for up to a week!
Nutrition:
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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2 Comments
Deb
April 19, 2022 at 11:54 AMYou mentioned cornstarch in the recipe instructionsโฆ but amount not noted in ingredients. How much did you use. These cookies look yummmmy! Thanks
Rachel
April 19, 2022 at 12:06 PMI’m sorry, typo! There should not be any cornstarch in this recipe, I have adjusted. Thank you, hope you enjoy!