Embrace your inner Cookie Monster with these M&M and chocolate chip laden Monster Cookies that are also loaded with plenty of chewy oats and creamy peanut butter! Just try your best to resist the dough so you can actually bake some of these first!
We bake a batch of cookies every week! Some of our other favorites are Andes Mint Cookies, Soft Banana Pudding Cookies and classic Snickerdoodles!
Monster cookies are a fun and fantastic way to get all of your favorite cookie experiences in one. They’re a combination of your favorite Peanut Butter and M&M cookies, and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies all rolled into one. With so much going on in every bite it’s a perfect blend of happiness.
Who invented monster cookies?
Monster cookies were originally created in 1971 by Mr. Dick Wesley, a University of Michigan photographer. He was the father of 6 kids and constantly trying to find new ways to use up what they had on hand. His original recipe included candy coated chocolates (like M&Ms) as well as leftover jam that the kids weren’t eating fast enough.
He also blended oats to create a flour base, instead of using actual flour. As you can see, the recipe has since been modified quite a bit as time went on. Most versions these days have abandoned the jam and oat flour base in favor of a mix of oats and all-purpose flour.
How to make monster cookies
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 350F degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set them aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the butter, the peanut butter, and the sugars until creamy and light, about 2 minutes.
- Mix some more: Add in the eggs and the vanilla, and beat again. Scrape down the sides of the bowl often and mix until everything is combined.
- Add in dry ingredients: Mix in the oats, flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Dont overmix though or you will end up with dense, tough cookies. Stir in ¾ cup of the mini M&Ms and the chocolate chips.
- Scoop: Use a large cookie scoop (¼ cup sized) to scoop the dough into large mounds of dough on the prepared baking sheets. You should be able to fit about 8 cookies per sheet. Remember to space them out so that the cookies can spread a bit without sticking. Press some reserved M&Ms onto the tops of the cookies.
- Bake: Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or just until they become set around the edges. Do NOT over bake these cookies, they will appear slightly underdone and will continue to set up as they cool.
- Garnish: Immediately press the reserved chocolate chips onto the cookies and then transfer onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Why are monster cookies called Monster cookies?
Why Is It Called a Monster Cookie? Generally speaking, monster cookies feature a mash-up of several different beloved cookies. They are generally combinations of cookies such as oatmeal, peanut butter, and chocolate chip and are named “monster cookies” in the spirit of Frankenstein’s mash-up monster.
How do you make Monster cookies?
Thick and chewy Monster Cookies made with oats, peanut butter, M&M candies and chocolate chips. These are always a huge hit with family and friends. Cream the butter and sugar together really well—at least 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add peanut butter and mix well. Add egg and vanilla and mix.
What are thick and chewy monster cookies?
These Thick and Chewy Monster Cookies are loaded with peanut butter, oats, M&M’s and chocolate chips. They’re a cross between a chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, and a peanut butter cookie, and they’re sure to be a huge hit with family and friends.
What are monster cookies made of?
Most monster cookies are made with a thick and chewypeanut butter oatmeal cookie base and are LOADED with colorful M&Ms and chocolate chips. They’re traditionally made very big which gives them a crunchy edge and a soft and gooey center. Why are monster cookies called monster cookies?