Everyone knows the classic and delicious monster cookie. If you wanted to take a simple cookie and give it a little spooky vibe, these Halloween Monster Cookies need to be added to your cookbook! Grab mini m&ms and some googley eyes, and you’re well on your way to making these festive cookies!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Halloween is all about treats, and these Monster Cookies are the ultimate trick up your sleeve! Bursting with peanut buttery goodness, loaded with colorful M&Ms and chocolate chips, these cookies are wickedly fun and perfect for your spooky festivities. Whether you’re baking with little ghouls and goblins or indulging your own sweet tooth, these monstrous delights are guaranteed to haunt your taste buds in the best way.
Halloween Monster Cookies Ingredients
- Old Fashioned Oats: These hearty oats add a chewy texture and nutty flavor to the cookies, making them more satisfying.
- All-Purpose Flour: The base of our dough, ensuring the cookies hold their shape and provide a soft interior.
- Unsalted Butter: Adds rich flavor and a tender crumb to the cookies.
- Creamy Peanut Butter: Provides a creamy, nutty element that perfectly complements the sweetness of the candies.
- Coconut Sugar: A natural sweetener with a hint of caramel flavor, offering a wholesome twist to the cookies.
- Maple Syrup: Adds a delightful touch of sweetness and a subtle, earthy flavor.
- Egg: Helps bind the ingredients together and contributes to the cookies’ tender texture.
- Vanilla Extract: Infuses the cookies with warm, comforting aroma and flavor.
- Baking Soda: Acts as a leavening agent, giving the cookies a bit of rise and a soft interior.
- Salt: Enhances the flavors and balances the sweetness.
- M&Ms: These iconic, colorful candies not only make the cookies look like playful monsters but also add bursts of chocolatey goodness.
- Chocolate Chips: Because you can never have too much chocolate in a cookie!
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, coconut sugar, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Add Candy and Chips: Gently fold in the M&Ms and chocolate chips until they’re evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Form Cookie Dough Balls: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough into balls and place them on your prepared baking sheet. Be sure to leave some space between each cookie.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep in mind that the cookies will continue to set as they cool.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Then, unleash the monster cookie fun!
FAQ and Expert Tips
Can I use chunky peanut butter instead of creamy? Absolutely! Chunky peanut butter will add some extra texture and nuttiness to the cookies.
How can I store these cookies? Keep your Monster Cookies fresh by placing them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you want to keep them longer, pop them in the freezer for up to three months.
Expert Tips
- If you’re making these cookies with kids, consider having an assortment of colorful candies and sprinkles for decorating. Let your little monsters get creative with their own unique cookie designs.
- For an extra flavor twist, try using almond butter or cashew butter instead of peanut butter.
- Don’t overbake the cookies; they should be slightly soft in the center when you take them out of the oven. They’ll continue to firm up as they cool.
- Experiment with different types of M&Ms or chocolate chips for seasonal variations. Dark chocolate chips or peanut butter M&Ms could add intriguing new flavors to your monstrous creations.
More Fall/Festive Recipes on the Blog:
- Pumpkin Bread With Cream Cheese
- Pumpkin Donut Holes (Air Fryer)
- Vegan Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
- Apple Crumb Muffins
- Halloween Muddy Buddies
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Halloween Monster Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup old fashined oats
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup M&Ms
- 3/4 cups chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, coconut sugar, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Add Candy and Chips: Gently fold in the M&Ms and chocolate chips until they're evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Form Cookie Dough Balls: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough into balls and place them on your prepared baking sheet. Be sure to leave some space between each cookie.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep in mind that the cookies will continue to set as they cool.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Then, unleash the monster cookie fun!
