Delicious and Chewy Monster Cookies Recipe

Monster Cookies are a delightful combination of chewy oats, sweet chocolate chips, and colorful M&M candies. This recipe is perfect for a fun baking project with kids or for a sweet treat to enjoy with friends. These cookies are large, chewy, and full of delicious flavors that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
• 4 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup M&M candies
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Mix in the baking soda, salt, and peanut butter until well combined.
5. Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, M&M candies, and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
6. Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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