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Thick and Chewy Monster Cookies

Indulge in these deliciously chewy monster cookies packed with oats, chocolate chips, and peanut butter, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it’s at room temperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup peanut butter M&Ms (or your favorite candy) Can substitute with other mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in the creamy peanut butter until well incorporated.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. Sprinkle in the baking soda and oats, mixing until everything is perfectly combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and M&Ms.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden but still chewy in the center.
Cooling
  1. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Dough can be frozen for fresh cookies anytime.