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Monster Cookies Recipe – Easy Homemade Treat Packed with Chocolate & Oreos

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These monster cookies are chewy, gooey, and packed with chocolate chips, M&M’s, and chunks of Oreos. With crunchy edges and soft centers, they’re a fun, crowd-pleasing treat that’s quick to make and endlessly customizable.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (200g)
  • 1 cup all-natural creamy peanut butter (240g)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (115g)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (150g)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (10ml)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda (5g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (3g)
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (90g)
  • 1/2 cup M&M’s or chocolate candies (90g)
  • 8 Oreo cookies, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Optional: Place 1 cup of the oats in a food processor and pulse until finely ground for a softer texture.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes on medium speed).
  4. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the blended oats, remaining whole oats, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips, M&M’s, and chopped Oreo cookies with a spatula until evenly distributed.
  8. Scoop out dough in heaping tablespoons (about 2 tablespoons per cookie) and place on prepared sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. If dough is too soft, chill for 10 minutes.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look just set but still soft.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best texture, blend half the oats. Press extra chocolate chips and Oreo pieces on top before baking for a bakery look. Chill dough for 10 minutes if too soft. Use gluten-free oats and sandwich cookies for a gluten-free version. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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