Monster Cookies are known for being big, chewy, and loaded with a variety of ingredients. One of the unique features of monster cookies recipe is that they are often made without flour, which gives them a nice thick texture.
These gluten free cookies are a popular choice for bake sales, potlucks, and other events where a sweet treat is needed. Chocolate chocolate chip cookies are a fun and whimsical dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Monster Cookies in Popular Culture
Monster Cookies have become a well-known treat in popular culture, appearing in various media and entertainment platforms. Here are some examples:
- In the movie “The Goonies,” Chunk offers a batch of Monster Cookies to Sloth, which helps to establish a bond between the two characters.
- The popular video game “Cookie Clicker” features a cookie type called “Monster Cookies,” which players can unlock by reaching a certain level.
- The children’s book “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” features a recipe for Monster Cookies that children can make at home.
- The TV show “Friends” features an episode where Monica makes Monster Cookies for her friends, which they all enjoy.
Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Cookie Recipe
- It’s easy! These cookies are super simple and easy to make and require no chilling time, so you can easily have a batch of cookies in the oven in no time, meaning snack time isn’t too far away!
- The ingredients are simple. The ingredients needed for this recipe are pretty basic, with the addition of M&Ms, chocolate chips, and oats; these are almost like any good peanut butter cookie recipe.
- Every batch makes a ton! You won’t have to worry about running out of cookies any time soon because every batch makes about 36 cookies (that’s 3 dozen!) So go ahead and grab a few at a time or share them with the family and neighbors because there will be plenty to go around.
Monster Cookies Ingredients
Butter: For rich tasting cookies, add in ½ cup (one stick) of butter, softened to room temperature.
Peanut butter: The recipe calls for 1 ½ cups of regular creamy peanut butter. You can use crunchy if you prefer. For best results, avoid more “natural” peanut butters as they don’t tend to work very well in most baked goods.
Sugar & brown sugar: You need 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 ¼ cup of brown sugar to create perfectly sweet and chewy cookies.
Eggs: Using 3 large eggs will bind all of the ingredients together and give the cookies a great texture.
Vanilla extract: Enhance the flavors in this recipe by adding 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, but feel free to add a little more if you want!
Baking soda: 2 teaspoons of baking soda acts as the leavening agent in the cookies.
Oats: You will need to measure out 4 ½ cups of old-fashioned oats and place them in a blender to grind into flour. You can just put them in the cookies without grinding them, but I absolutely love the consistency of the cookies when using the oat flour.
M&Ms: Use 1 cup of chocolate M&M candy for deliciousness in every bite. I like the mini ones, but you can use regular ones too. I like to mix a cup of them into the batter and then have some extra ones to stick on top of the cookie dough balls right before baking. This makes them more visible, and your cookies will be prettier!
Chocolate chips: For more chocolatey goodness, add in 1 cup of mini chocolate chips, but regular semi-sweet chips work great too.
How to make Chocolate Chip Monster Cookies
Prep
Get the oven preheated to 350°. Then, line two baking sheets with parchment paper, or silicon mats, and then set it aside.
Also, grind the oats in your blender or food processor. You don’t have to take this step; it can be skipped. However, by blending the oats it creates the most amazing cookie texture!
Cookie dough
In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the butter, peanut butter, sugar, and brown sugar for about 2-3 minutes.
Then add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mix again well.
Next, add the oat flour and baking soda, mix into the butter mixture until smooth.
Continue to stir in the M&Ms and chocolate chips.
Scoop and bake
Use a medium size cookie scoop to scoop out tablespoonfuls of dough and place on the prepared cookie sheets.
Place them in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes.
Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheets and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy!
Variations of Monster Cookies
Monster cookies are known for their versatility and ability to be adapted to different dietary needs. Here are some popular variations of monster cookies:
Gluten-Free: For those who are gluten intolerant or have celiac disease, there are plenty of gluten-free options for monster cookies. Instead of using regular flour, you can use almond flour, coconut flour, or a gluten-free flour blend. You can also use gluten-free oats and ensure that all other ingredients are gluten-free.
Vegan: To make monster cookies vegan, you can substitute eggs with flax eggs or applesauce. Use vegan chocolate chips or carob chips instead of regular chocolate chips. You can also use vegan butter or coconut oil instead of regular butter.
Nut-Free: For those with nut allergies, you can omit the peanut butter and use sunflower butter or soy nut butter instead. You can also omit any nuts and use raisins, dried cranberries, or other dried fruits instead.
Monster Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 ½ cups peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 4 ½ cups oats grind into flour in the blender
- 1 cup M&Ms mini or regular
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350°. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, or silicon mats, and then set it aside.
- Grind the oats in your blender or food processor. You don't have to take this step; it can be skipped. However, by blending the oats it creates the most amazing cookie texture!
- Cookie dough: In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the butter, peanut butter, sugar, and brown sugar for about 2-3 minutes. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mix again well.
- Add the oat flour and baking soda, mix into the butter mixture until smooth. Continue to stir in the M&Ms and chocolate chips.
- Scoop and bake: Use a medium size cookie scoop to scoop out tablespoonfuls of dough and place on the prepared cookie sheets. Place them in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheets and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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Are Monster Cookies gluten free?
As long as you use certified gluten-free oats, Monster cookies are completely gluten free without any substitutions! They don’t have any regular flour in them, which makes them the perfect choice for a gluten free treat that tastes absolutely amazing.
What are some tips for making chewy cookies?
To achieve chewy cookies, it is essential to use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar. Brown sugar has more moisture, which results in a softer and chewier texture. Another tip is to slightly underbake the cookies, so they are still soft and gooey in the center. Lastly, adding a tablespoon of cornstarch to the dough can also help make the cookies chewier.
What type of peanut butter to use in Monster Cookies?
I usually use creamy peanut butter in Monster Cookies, but you can use crunchy if you prefer. I have found that more natural peanut butters don’t always work very well in baked goods, so for best results, stick to regular peanut butter (like Skippy or Jif).
Are there any healthy alternatives for monster cookies?
For those looking for a healthier alternative to traditional monster cookies, there are a few options. One is to substitute some of the butter with applesauce or mashed bananas. Another option is to use almond flour or coconut flour instead of all-purpose flour. Lastly, replacing the chocolate chips with dried fruit or nuts can also reduce the sugar content.
KITCHEN GADGETS FOR MAKING THE BEST COOKIES
Three kitchen items really help you make the best cookies ever! I actually use these items in nearly every cookie recipe I make, as well as several other types of recipes, so they’re quite versatile.
First, I line my cookie sheets with a piece of parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. They’re sold in sizes that fit a 12×16 cookie sheet perfectly and enable to cookies to bake well without sticking- and no mess from spraying oil on the cookie sheets!
The second item is a KitchenAid mixer. I love mine! I have a Bosch as well but I find I use my KitchenAid for cookies. There is a cookie paddle that comes with every mixer that you attach to the top of the mixer. They’re easy to use and help you mix the ingredients uniformly. Add this to your wish list because it’s one of my all-time used small appliances ever!
The third item is a cookie scoop! Years and years ago I used to use 2 spoons to measure and scrape cookie dough onto the pans. It wasn’t a perfect process and I often ended up with oblong cookies in various sizes. A friend of mine brought cookies to a party and I noticed each and every one of her cookies looked PERFECT. Her secret? A cookie scoop! They come in three sizes- 1/2 tablespoon, 1.5 tablespoon and 3 tablespoon scoops. I used the smallest size- 1/2 tablespoon for these thumbprint cookies.
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Monster Cookies are chewy, delicious and packed with oats, peanut butter and M&Ms! Naturally gluten free cookies that everyone loves!
Hira says
What kind of oats should i use for these?
Nellie Tracy says
I used rolled oats, but you could probably use quick oats also.
Karen says
Can I use flour in place of oats
Nicole says
I have not tested that substitution so I do not know how it would turn out. Sorry