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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Monster cookies

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Monster Cookies for Sweet Cravings

Indulge in these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Monster cookies, a delightful treat bursting with chewy oats, creamy peanut butter, and vibrant M&Ms, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure preferred
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1¼ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
For Mix-Ins
  • ¾ cup M&Ms colorful
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and peanut butter until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, oats, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in M&Ms and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Chill the dough for 30 minutes if thicker cookies are desired.
  8. Scoop tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown and centers are soft.
  10. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for longer storage. Enjoy warm by reheating briefly in the microwave.

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