Patriotic Monster Cookies (Printable Version)

Chewy, patriotic cookies packed with oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips and red, white, blue candies for party treats.

# What You Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
04 - 1 and 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
05 - 3 large eggs
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 4 and 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
08 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
09 - 2 teaspoons baking soda
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Add-Ins

11 - 1 and 1/2 cups red, white, and blue chocolate candies
12 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
13 - 1 cup mini pretzels, lightly crushed (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
03 - Add peanut butter to the creamed mixture. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in the red, white, and blue chocolate candies, semisweet chocolate chips, and mini pretzels if using.
07 - Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving two inches of space between each.
08 - Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for five minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You get big, chewy cookies that stay soft for days and are irresistibly snackable warm from the oven.
  • Add-ins are endlessly flexible—kids and adults both dive in for the vibrant M&Ms and chocolate bits.
02 -
  • One batch I left in a few minutes too long and they turned crunchy by the morning—set a timer!
  • Folding in the candies last keeps their colors bright and stops them from melting into streaks.
03 -
  • Underbake slightly if you want chewy cookies, then let them set before moving.
  • Press a few M&Ms on top right before baking—your cookies will look bakery-worthy.

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