Description
Delight in these Easy Gooey Monster Cookies loaded with chocolate and a hint of peanut butter, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- 1 cup M&M candies (or any colorful chocolate candies)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (optional)
- 1/2 cup oats (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until just blended.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, M&Ms, and optional peanut butter and oats carefully.
- Drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, ensuring some space between cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and centers slightly undercooked.
- Let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage. To enjoy warm, microwave for about 10-15 seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg