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
 
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