Description
Monster cookies from Paula Deen combine peanut butter, chocolate chips, and M&Ms in a classic American treat. Quick-mixing ingredients create irresistible cookies perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ½ cups oatmeal (not instant, quick-cooking)
- 1 jar (12 oz / 340 g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 stick (113 g) butter (softened)
- 3 eggs
- 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsps baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup multi-colored chocolate candies
- ¼ cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Thermal Preparation: Calibrate oven to 175°C / 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick mats for seamless cookie extraction.
- Mixture Foundation: Vigorously whisk eggs, sugars until smooth and luminous. Integrate salt, vanilla, peanut butter, and butter, blending comprehensively to create a homogeneous mixture.
- Ingredient Incorporation: Gently fold chocolate candies, chocolate chips, optional raisins, baking soda, and oats into the wet base, ensuring uniform distribution throughout the dough.
- Portioning and Placement: Utilize a tablespoon to craft consistent dough mounds, positioning them 5cm / 2 inches apart on prepared surfaces to accommodate natural expansion during baking.
- Baking and Cooling: Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges transform to golden perfection. Rest cookies on baking sheet for 3 minutes, then transition to wire rack for complete cooling, allowing them to reach ambient temperature.
- Storage Strategy: Transfer completely cooled cookies to large resealable containers, preserving their delectable texture and ensuring approximately 3 dozen treats remain fresh and irresistible.
Notes
- Precision Peanut Butter: Use room temperature, creamy peanut butter for smoother dough integration and consistent cookie texture.
- Smart Mixing Strategy: Blend wet ingredients thoroughly before adding dry components to prevent uneven ingredient distribution.
- Spacing Secrets: Leave adequate space between cookie dough portions to prevent merging and ensure even, perfectly shaped cookies.
- Storage Solution: Store cookies in airtight containers at room temperature for maximum freshness, consuming within 5-7 days for optimal taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg