The Ultimate Monster Cookie Recipe: A Deliciously Easy Treat
Are you ready to unleash your inner baker and create a batch of cookies so monstrously good, they'll vanish in a flash? Look no further! This recipe for monster cookies is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, perfect for parties, bake sales, or simply satisfying your own sweet tooth.
What Makes These Monster Cookies So Special?
These aren't your average chocolate chip cookies. Oh no, these are monster-sized deliciousness packed with a variety of textures and flavors. We're talking:
- Oats: For that wholesome, chewy bite.
- Peanut butter: For that irresistible nutty flavor and binding power.
- Chocolate chips: Because who doesn't love chocolate?
- M&Ms: For a burst of colorful candy goodness.
- Pretzels: For a satisfying salty-sweet crunch.
This combination of ingredients creates a cookie that's both chewy and crunchy, sweet and salty, and utterly irresistible. Get ready for a flavor explosion in every bite!
Ingredients You'll Need:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned or quick-cooking)
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy, your choice!)
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk chocolate, or a mix!)
- 1 cup M&Ms (any variety you like)
- 1 cup pretzels, roughly chopped
Instructions for Monster Cookie Perfection:
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Together: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix it All Up: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Add the Goodies: Stir in the rolled oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, M&Ms, and pretzels.
- Scoop & Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake to Golden Brown: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool & Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for Monster Cookie Success:
- Chill the dough: For thicker cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Don't overbake: Overbaked cookies will be dry and crumbly. Start checking them at 10 minutes.
- Get creative with mix-ins: Feel free to experiment with other mix-ins, such as butterscotch chips, raisins, or nuts.
Share Your Monster Cookie Creations!
Once you've baked your batch of these incredible monster cookies, don't forget to share your creations with us! Use the hashtag #MonsterCookieMadness on social media to show off your baking skills and inspire others. Happy baking!
