Monster cookies

These Thick and Chewy Monster Cookies are loaded with peanut butter, oats, M&M’s and chocolate chips. They’re a cross between a chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, and a peanut butter cookie, and they’re sure to be a huge hit with family and friends. There are too many fun variations. These Monster Cookies are always popular and I love the great texture from the oats and the subtle peanut butter flavor.

Why are they called Monster cookies?

There’s not an exact answer for why these cookies are called “Monster” Cookies. Some people think it’s because they look like monsters, with their bumpy texture and fun colors. I like to think it’s because they’re stuffed with so much “stuff”, making them the “monster” of all cookies. Whatever the reason, all Monster Cookies have these ingredients in common: peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips and m&m chocolate candy.

How to keep the cookies from spreading?

During baking, cookies naturally spread, but the key is to make sure they don’t spread too much.  To keep your monster cookies from spreading, be sure to use exact measurements (no guesstimating) and use room temperature ingredients, particularly the butter and eggs.  You can also stop cookies from getting flat by chilling the dough for at least 15minutes before baking. Longer the cookies rest, they spread less.