Description
These festive Christmas Monster Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat, combining all your favorite cookie mix-ins in one delicious recipe. Loaded with oats, peanut butter, M&M’s, chocolate chips, and sprinkles, these soft and chewy cookies are perfect for cookie swaps, holiday parties, or just a cozy winter evening at home. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, these cookies bring joy in every bite!
Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
Mix-Ins:
- 1 cup red and green M&M’s (holiday-themed)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
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Prepare Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, mix the baking soda, salt, and oats. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until well combined.
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Add the Mix-Ins:
- Fold in the M&M’s, chocolate chips, and sprinkles until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Shape Cookies:
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake:
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve these festive cookies warm or store them in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
- These cookies can be made gluten-free by using certified gluten-free oats.
- Swap out the mix-ins for your favorites, like white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or chopped nuts.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Christmas Monster Cookies, Holiday Monster Cookies, Festive Cookies, Holiday Baking, Christmas Cookies, Oatmeal Monster Cookies