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January 30, 2026

These might be the best Soft Monster Cookies ever in my books - rich peanut butter oatmeal cookies loaded with M&M's and chocolate chips!

Soft Monster Cookies
Soft Monster Cookies
Soft Monster Cookies
Soft Monster Cookies
Soft Monster Cookies
Soft Monster Cookies
Soft Monster Cookies
Soft Monster Cookies
Soft Monster Cookies
Soft Monster Cookies
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Soft Monster Cookies

Ingredients

Milk and 6 other allergens identified

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Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, beat together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and white sugar on high speed for about 30 seconds. Add the egg, honey, and vanilla extract and beat on high until fluffy.
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Add the oats, flour, baking soda, and baking powder to the bowl. Beat on low speed just until all the flour is incorporated. Lastly, fold in the M&M's and chocolate chips.
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Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie (or use a medium cookie scoop) onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies for spreading room.
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Bake the pans of cookies one at a time in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to finish cooling. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Butter Softening Secret 🧈
    Leave butter and peanut butter at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before mixing to ensure perfect creamy consistency and easier incorporation into the cookie dough.
  • Oat Texture Magic 🥣
    Blend quick oats and rolled oats for a superior cookie texture - quick oats provide smoothness while rolled oats add delightful chewiness and rustic character.
  • Candy Distribution Technique 🍬
    Gently fold M&M's and chocolate chips into the dough last, and reserve a few to press on top of each cookie ball before baking for a picture-perfect, evenly distributed look.
  • Chill for Success 🧊
    Refrigerate the cookie dough for 30-60 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, softer monster cookies with better flavor development.
  • Size Matters Scoop 🍪
    Use a #16 or 1/4 cup cookie scoop for consistently sized monster cookies that bake evenly and create a professional, bakery-style presentation.

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Knead Some Sweets

Hi, I'm Naomi! Recipe developer, food photographer, author, and baking enthusiast behind Knead Some Sweets.

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