Get ready to unleash a cookie monster within you! These aren't just ordinary cookies - they're a decadent explosion of chocolatey, chewy goodness that will have you breaking every diet resolution in the book. Packed with chocolate chips, colorful M&M's, and a perfect blend of sugars, these Monster Cookies are so irresistible that you'll want to hide them from yourself (and everyone else)! One bite, and you'll understand why they come with a warning label of pure deliciousness.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&M's
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the old-fashioned oats, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and M&M's using a rubber spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- • Make sure your butter is truly softened but not melted for the perfect cookie texture. • Don't overmix the dough - this can make your cookies tough instead of delightfully chewy. • Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizes to ensure even baking. • Let cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to prevent breaking. • For extra fun, try mixing different types of chocolate chips or M&M's colors. • These cookies freeze beautifully - make a double batch and save some for later! • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, so take eggs and butter out 30 minutes before baking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 35mg
