Description
These Christmas monster cookies are the ultimate festive holiday treat—chewy, peanut-buttery, and packed with M&Ms for a pop of color and flavor. They come together in minutes and make the perfect addition to any cookie swap or Christmas dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 3/4 creamy peanut butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup red and green M&;M's
Instructions
- Make the cookie dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars on medium high speed until light, about 1 minute.
- Turn the mixer down to a lower speed, and then beat in the eggs, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Begin adding in the dry ingredients, mixing until thoroughly combined.
- Add in the chocolate chips and M&Ms, mixing well.
- Chill the Dough: Optional but highly recommended! Place the dough in the fridge to chill for a minimum of 30 minutes and for up to 2 days.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pull the chilled dough from the fridge and allow it to sit out on the counter for a few minutes while the oven preheats. Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or a silpat baking mat and set aside.
- Using a medium size cookie scoop, scoop out and roll cookie dough into balls of equal size and place on baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-11 minutes or until they are just barely starting to turn golden brown and the edges appear set.
- For best results, let them sit on the baking pan for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy!
Notes
- Chill the Dough: Optional but highly recommended! Chill the dough for a minimum of 30 minutes before baking. This helps to keep the cookies thick and chewy, and avoids overspreading.
- Avoid Overbaking: Bake the cookies for 10-11 minutes for the optimal soft and chewy texture. The will continue to bake on the baking sheet slightly once pulled from the oven.
- Variations: Fun add-ins include white chocolate chips, chopped pecans, red and green sprinkles, or other festive candies.
- Storage: These cookies will store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 40 mins (30 min chill time)
- Cook Time: 11
- Category: Dessert Recipes
