Monster Cookies

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

These little cookies are so good. I was a little skeptical because there is no flour used in this recipe, but with all those oats, you just don’t need it. I’ve never had a Monster Cookie before but I’m sure glad I tried them! They have a little bit of everything in them and you can make them with whatever you want. I chose to use M&Ms and raisins. The flavors complimented the peanut butter batter well.
Monster Cookies – from Made with Love – makes ~3.5 dozen3 eggs
1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 12-ounce jar creamy peanut butter
1 stick butter, softened
1/2 cup M&Ms
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup raisins, optional
2 teaspoons baking soda
4 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal (not instant)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.

In a very large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and sugars. Mix well. Add the salt, vanilla, peanut butter, and butter. Mix well. Stir in the chocolate candies, chocolate chips, raisins, if using, baking soda, and oatmeal. Drop by tablespoons 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Do not overbake. Let stand for about 3 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool. When cool, store in large resealable plastic bags.

Cookies, Dessert

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14 Responses to “12 Days of Cookies – Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Kisses”

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Katie — December 22, 2008 at 7:13 pm

These are absolutely GORGEOUS! I’ve never seen a treat so perfect! So impressed!!
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Joelen — December 22, 2008 at 8:38 pm

Beautiful job! I love the addition of chocolate and peppermint on the bottom for additional texture!
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Amy Kingman — December 22, 2008 at 8:38 pm

Oh my goodness those are so pretty!
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~Amber~ — December 23, 2008 at 1:33 am

OMG these are adorable!! Great job.
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Tiffany and Ganesh — December 23, 2008 at 1:52 am

wow, these are so pretty and look delish!
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Scott W. — December 23, 2008 at 2:36 am

how great are these! you can’t buy something that looks so nice.
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Jen — December 23, 2008 at 2:50 am

Thanks everyone. I’m pretty happy with how they turned out. Everyone loved them.
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Hallie Fae — December 23, 2008 at 3:30 pm

Wow, I’m impressed. Those look great. What did you do with over 100 meringues?? 🙂
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Jen — December 23, 2008 at 7:01 pm

Hallie – I took half to a holiday potluck and the other have came to my in-laws with us for Christmas. They’re going on the cookie tray. The good thing is they keep well and go fast! And Hubby loves them so I have a hard time keeping his hand out of the bag of these guys.
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Steph — December 30, 2008 at 11:39 pm

These are beautiful!
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Ali — November 15, 2009 at 4:21 pm

Hi, these look great and I want to try them as gifts this year. Thanks! One question, how do you “paint” the red coloring into the bag?
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Jen — November 15, 2009 at 9:45 pm

Ali,

Using a small paint brush, I dipped it into the food coloring and painted stripes on the inside of the pastry bag prior to filling it with the meringue.
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cindy6174 — January 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm

These as well as your Raspberry Meringue Cookies look wonderful. I wish I had come upon these before the holidays as they would have made a great addition to my cookie plate!
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Cornelius the Pig — December 22, 2010 at 6:03 am

i realize these were posted 2 years ago… but i just found them and they look wonderful! so pretty!