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Soft Baked Monster Cookies Recipe with Chewy Colorful Mix-Ins Easy

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A soft baked monster cookie recipe featuring chewy texture and colorful candy-coated mix-ins, perfect for satisfying late-night sweet cravings with simple pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups (135g) old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup candy-coated chocolates (e.g., M&Ms)
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, or dairy-free chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup creamy peanut butter and 1 cup packed brown sugar together until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats and 1 cup candy-coated chocolates. Add nuts if using.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges look set but centers remain soft and slightly underbaked.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use creamy peanut butter for best texture. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft and chewy. Chill dough for 20 minutes if cookies spread too thin. Opening the oven door mid-bake can cause cookies to collapse. Substitute gluten-free flour and dairy-free candies for gluten-free or vegan versions. Use flaxseed egg for vegan option.

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