Description
These Soft Batch Monster Cookies are the perfect treat for cookie lovers! Bursting with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and colorful candies, they have that soft and chewy texture you crave in every bite. This recipe is easy, versatile, and makes a batch big enough to share! So gather your ingredients, preheat the oven, and get ready to bake the most scrumptious cookies you’ve ever tasted!
Ingredients
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup quick oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1 cup candy-coated chocolates (like M&Ms)
• 1/2 cup peanut butter chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips, candy-coated chocolates, and peanut butter chips (if using).
6. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still look slightly underbaked—that’s how we get them soft and chewy!
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
• Additions: Feel free to mix in other goodies like chopped nuts, raisins, or white chocolate chips!
• Substitutions: Substitute peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
• Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Soft Batch Monster Cookies, Peanut Butter Cookies, Chewy Cookies, Kid-Friendly Cookies