These Monster Cookies are sweet and chewy with a little bit of everything in them! M&M’s, Reese’s Pieces, Chocolate Chips, Oatmeal, Coconut, Toffee, and Sprinkles. They’re the ultimate cookie and the first batch is out of the oven in less than 30 minutes!
Ultimate Monster Cookies
I thought everyone had heard of Monster Cookies, but I guess not. Matt and I both love them, and he especially loves Blue Ribbon’s Monster Cookie Ice Cream. Maybe it was our time working at Target that introduced us to them and we didn’t even realize it. So, when I brought them into work, everyone was very curious as to what a monster cookie was.
In my experience, Monster Cookies are basically Peanut Butter Oatmeal cookies with whatever candy you want to throw in them. Usually, M&M’s are the star of Monster Cookies, but it’s the combination of multiple candies that make these cookies so delicious!
I love the blend of ingredients in these cookies. A mix of brown and granulated whipped with butter and peanut butter gives these cookies a perfect base, while the oatmeal makes them nice and chewy. Obviously, the flour, eggs, and baking soda do their part, but it’s all the fun additions that everyone really loves!
What do we add to our monster cookies? Well, we like to think we’ve nailed the perfect combo: Mini M&M’s, Mini Reese’s Pieces, Shredded Coconut, Heath Bits, Mini Chocolate Chips, and Chocolate Sprinkles… think I’m missing anything? We’ve tried a number of different combos and this one is by far THE BEST! And I think you should make them ASAP!
More Delicious Cookie Recipes!
If you were to ask anyone in my family what their favorite cookie is, it would be my Brown Butter & Toffee Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookies. I know, you’re were expecting me to say these ones.
Well since I only make the others around Christmas time, these tie with my Double Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies the rest of the year. They’re perfectly chewy and will be a hit with kids and adults, that is if you don’t decide to keep all four dozen of them for yourself. Trust me, it’s tempting.
Monster Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 1/2 cups 1-minute oatmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup mini m&m's
- 1/2 cup Heath Toffee Bits
- 1/2 cup Mini Reese's Pieces
- 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line large cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Cream sugars, peanut butter, butter, and vanilla in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and mix on medium speed until smooth.
- Turn to low speed and add the eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Slowly add oats, flour, and baking soda and mix until combined.
- Mix in candy, chocolate, chips, coconut, and sprinkles.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to measure out dough and roll dough between the palms of your hands to make balls. Place balls on prepped cookie sheet at least 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until cookies starts to brown, they will seem a little underdone at first, but that's okay, let them rest for 2 to 3 minutes on the pan before moving to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Grab a glass of milk and enjoy!
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anyonita green says
Mmmm, my husband would be all OVER these! 🙂 They look so delicious; I love the nostalgic baker’s twine too! That adds such a nice, homely touch to the photos; makes you want to just dig in! Also, I’d like to invite you to come link up with me at my link party! I’d love it if you could stop by & link up some of your best Man Food recipes in honor of Father’s Day! Here’s the link: http://anyonitanibbles.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/tasty-tuesdays-13-i-want-your-man-food.html
Rebecca Hubbell says
I’ll be sure to stop by and link them up! I love Baker’s twine, so many things you can do with it and it adds such a nice touch to gifts.
Kati says
These look so good! I love a good cookie and M&Ms makes almost anything better. 🙂
Rebecca Hubbell says
Yes they do! Thanks for stopping by Kati! I hope you’ll consider following me via GFC or Facebook so you never miss another post.
fromcalculustocupcakes says
Found you on Swap ‘n Share Sunday. These look delicious!
Rebecca Hubbell says
Thank you for stopping by! I hope you’ll consider following me via Facebook or GFC so you never miss a post! Have a great day!
anyonita green says
Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers!
Rebecca Hubbell says
Thank you, Anyonita! I always love your parties!
Sparkly H says
You take such pretty photos – what a great idea, tying them up like a gift! They look delicious! Thanks for sharing!!! 😀 zannie @ mymixingspoon
Rebecca Hubbell says
Thank you Zannie! Happy to share, looking forward to next week!
Jessica McCort says
Oh my, those look good. Mmmmm…. Thanks for sharing:)!! J
Rebecca Hubbell says
Thanks for having me!
anyonita green says
I’ve just posted my Tasty Tuesdays link party on my blog & wanted to tell you that this recipe has been featured & that I’m now following you socially! You can find the feature here: http://anyonitanibbles.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/tasty-tuesdays-14-plus-16-dad-approved-fathers-day-recipes.html Don’t forget to grab our features button and link up again!
Rebecca Hubbell says
Thank you Anyonita! Shared and linked up!
Linda Bouffard says
All right. That was uncalled for. Now I’m starving. 🙂 Your friend, Linda
Rebecca Hubbell says
Haha… glad I could trigger the sugar craving! Thanks for stopping by Linda!
Cathy Compeau says
Thanks so much for sharing at A Peek Into My Paradise TGIF Link Party! I can’t wait to see what you link up next week! I hope to see you at the (Not SO) Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop! http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/
Have a terrific week!
Hugs, Cathy
Rebecca Hubbell says
Linked up at the blog hop! Thanks for stopping by! Looking forward to next week!
Jessica @ The Wondering Brain says
Thank you for sharing this. I’ve always LOVED these cookies and now there’s a recipe! Yaay! Always happy to have you @ My Favorite Posts SHOW OFF Weekend Blog Party 🙂
Jessica
The Wondering Brain
Rebecca Hubbell says
Thanks for having me, Jessica! These cookies really are awesome aren’t they?
Jackie Kocurek says
I’ve never heard of monster cookies either. But, anything with M and M’s must be good! Thanks for posting on the Tried and True Recipe Party! http://rediscovermom.blogspot.com/2013/06/tried-and-true-recipes-16.html
Jamie Sherman says
Oh my! Now *that’s* a cookie!! Thanks so much for sharing at All my Bloggy Friends – I can’t wait to see what you share this week!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
So festive and fun recipe! kids will love this!