Monster Cookies Recipe | Soft, Thick & Chewy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

If you need a cookie that’s soft, thick, chewy, peanut-buttery, chocolatey, and packed with colorful M&Ms… you’ve officially found it. These Monster Cookies are a classic bake that kids and adults both adore. Hearty, satisfying, and irresistibly fun, they’re perfect for cookie swaps, holiday trays, lunchbox treats, or anytime you want a cookie that delivers everything in one bite. This recipe comes from Laurie and is Cookie #4 in my 3rd Annual 12 Cookies of Christmas Series! 📌 PRINTABLE RECIPE: http://adventuresineeverydaycooking.com/recipes/monster-cookies/ 🎄 Watch the full 12 Cookies of Christmas playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hZTi0VZeqg&list=PLNoSGClBFwXJ6EMmDsbTQgl2tGeBpNv8n&pp=gAQB 🍪 MONSTER COOKIES (Laurie Hanson Recipe) Ingredients ½ cup butter (115 g) ½ cup granulated sugar (100 g) ½ cup light brown sugar (110 g) ½ cup peanut butter (130 g) 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g) 1¼ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (112 g) ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¾ cup M&M candies (130 g) ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (90 g) Directions Cream butter and sugars for 2–3 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add peanut butter, then egg and vanilla; mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, oats, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Add dry ingredients to wet and stir to combine. Fold in chocolate chips and M&Ms. Scoop dough (1-inch scoop) onto baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes — they should look just set. Let cool completely on the pan for the best texture. Want to make them as bar cookies? Press them into a 9x13 pan and bake at 350 for 25-25 minutes or until set. Cool completely before cutting into bars. ⭐ Why You’ll Love These Monster Cookies ✔ Soft, thick, chewy goodness ✔ Packed with peanut butter + chocolate + M&Ms ✔ Kid-approved and adult-adored ✔ Great for holiday cookie exchanges ✔ Easy, classic, no-fuss dessert 🎄 Join the Cookie Countdown! This is Cookie #4 in my 3rd Annual 12 Cookies of Christmas! Watch the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hZTi0VZeqg&list=PLNoSGClBFwXJ6EMmDsbTQgl2tGeBpNv8n&pp=gAQB 👍 If You Enjoyed This Video… Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE! More vintage + cozy recipes coming all season long. #12CookiesOfChristmas #MonsterCookies #PeanutButterCookies #CandyCookies #HolidayBaking #ChristmasCookies #cookieexchange #cookiesrecipes #dessertrecipes #MAndMCookies #oatmealcookies Links to My Favorite Things 🧂 Salt/Pepper Grinders (affiliate): https://amzn.to/40PG6ej 🧤 Oven gloves I use (affiliate): https://amzn.to/3PesyCv 👕 MERCH: http://tee.pub/lic/zCPUJ9t3EZk 🥣 Website: http://www.AdventuresinEverydayCooking.com 💞 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/adventuresineverydaycooking 🔪 Pampered Chef: https://www.PamperedChef.com/pws/AECHeather/ 🖥️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdventuresinEverydayCooking 🐤 Twitter: https://twitter.com/AECHeather 📸 Instagram: @AdventuresinEverydayCooking