Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Alright cookie monsters, today I’m sharing the cookies that were made just for you… Monster Cookies. Monster cookies are a mash-up of the three most traditional all-American cookies: Chocolate Chip Cookies, Oatmeal Cookies, and Peanut Butter Cookies, with M&Ms mixed in for even more fun! We have made many versions of this recipe over the years and feel our Best Monster Cookies Recipe takes the cake in texture and the perfect balance of flavors!

Gluten Free Monster Cookies

Since there is only a little flour in Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, Monster Cookies (in my opinion) are the best cookies to convert to Gluten Free. They taste and feel exactly the same with gluten-free baking powder. If you are very sensitive to gluten, it should be noted that it’s best to check all the ingredients for hidden gluten, or to make sure they were not processed in a facility with wheat products… Chocolate chips, oats, etc. (Classic M&Ms are gluten-free!)

Rolled Oats – you can choose gluten freeLarge EggsWaterVanilla ExtractUnsalted Butter – softened Peanut Butter – crunchy or creamy will workGranulated SugarLight Brown Sugar – well packedAll-Purpose Flour – or gluten-free baking flourBaking PowderSaltSemi-Sweet Chocolate ChipsM&Ms

How Do You Make Monster Cookies?

Get the Full (Printable)Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Below. Enjoy!

Is There Flour in These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies?

Yes and no. The original monster cookie recipe did not contain wheat flour, because the creator did not have any on hand. However, as the recipe has morphed over the years, bakers have found a little flour makes a big difference in the recipe. It offers a softer fluffier texture than oats alone. In our recipe, you can use all-purpose flour or gluten-free baking flour.

How Do You Make This Recipe Gluten Free?

As mentioned above, all you have to do is swap wheat flour for gluten-free flour!

Can I Make A Dairy Free (or Vegan) Version?

It’s very easy to swap the butter for vegan (plant-based) butter in this recipe. However, to be fully dairy-free and vegan, you will also have to use vegan chocolate chips and chocolate candies.

How Long Do These Last?

Well, that depends on how many cookie monsters you have in your house. They last one day in my house! However, you can keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 10 days.

Can You Freeze This Recipe?

Yes. It’s best to freeze the dough rolled into a log shape, before baking. Later you can either thaw the dough and bake the cookies, or break off pieces of the frozen dough and bake the cookies a few minutes longer than normal.

Why Is This Recipe Called Monster Cookies?

Some say Monster Cookies get their name from this intentional mash-up concept of pulling parts from different recipes to make a Frankenstein-like cookie. However, the original creator stated his Monster Cookies refer to a cookie recipe that continually changed over time. No matter why they are called, Monsters Cookies are soft chewy treats that have all the flavors we love and an unbelievable texture.

How Do I Make My Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Pretty?

I like to reserve some of the M&Ms to pretty-up my cookies before they go in the oven. Pay attention to what you see on top of each dough ball. Then add extra M&Ms where needed.

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