The other night I was supposed to bring a dessert to a party and had no clue to make so I searched my pantry. It turned out I had a couple bags of M&Ms, so I decided on Monster Cookies!
Brooke and I are not food bloggers, but we do love to bake! We have noticed many of our followers love to try new desserts, so add Monster Cookies to your list!
This Recipe is Easy
This recipe is simple, there are no crazy ingredients you need to pick up from a specialty store. They are a crowd-pleaser. Monster cookies are the perfect dessert when you are tired of regular good old chocolate chip cookies. The recipe takes minutes to throw together.
How to Find a Butter Substitute
After I got most of my ingredients out, I realized I didn’t have enough butter. Ahhh! The worst feeling when you really don’t feel like running to the grocery store. So, I improvised, cut the fat in the recipe in half by only using one stick of butter.
I found my magic ingredient in the back of my pantry – coconut oil! My favorite kind is Trader Joe’s Organic Coconut Oil because you can still taste a coconut flavor when you bake with it.
Now Throw it All Together
So, I threw all of the ingredients in my Kitchenaid mixer and went to town. I love the combination of adding regular M&Ms along with peanut butter M&Ms.
I got a lot of requests for the recipe, which has got to be a good sign, right? So, here it is! Make these next time you are up for trying a new cookie and I promise they won’t disappoint!
Monster Cookies Recipe
1 stick of butter, cubed and cold
3/4 Cup of Coconut Oil (not melted)
1 Cup brown sugar
1 Cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 Cups Flour
1 Cup Quick Oats
1 Cup peanut butter M&Ms
1 Cup regular M&Ms
1/2-1 Cup chocolate chunks (based on your preference)
Baking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
- In a stand-up paddle mixer, mix butter, coconut oil, brown sugar, and white sugar for at least 2 minutes or until light and fluffy
- Add eggs and vanilla and mix slowly.
- Add all dry ingredients together
- Add M&Ms and chocolate chunks and do not overmix
- Use an ice cream scoop to place cookie dough on baking sheet
- Bake for 10 minutes
