Monster Cookies
Thick, chewy monster cookies loaded with oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and candy pieces. Packed with flavor and texture for a fun treat that's easy to make!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium bowl
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups rolled oats or quick oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup raisins optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, oats, baking soda, and baking powder. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Stir in chocolate chips and raisins if using.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool on pan 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Add M&Ms or chopped nuts for extra flavor. Cookies freeze well, baked or unbaked. Don’t overbake for best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Protein: 3g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 85mg