Big Bakery-Style Monster Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups (300 g) brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 ½ cups (380 g) creamy peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 ½ cups (405 g) old-fashioned oats
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups (270 g) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 ½ cups (270 g) M&M candies (plus extra for topping)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven:
   Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line large baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter and sugars:
   In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
3. Add wet ingredients:
   Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the peanut butter and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
4. Add dry ingredients:
   Stir in oats, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
5. Add the mix-ins:
   Fold in chocolate chips and M&M’s (save some to press on top before baking).
6. Form cookies:
   Scoop large portions (about ¼ cup of dough each) and place them spaced apart on the baking sheet.
7. Add extra M&M’s on top:
   Gently press a few M&M’s into the tops of each cookie for that bakery look.
8. Bake:
   Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown but centers are still soft.
   (They’ll continue to firm up as they cool.)
9. Cool:
   Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Tips:

• Chill the dough for 30 minutes if you want thicker cookies.
• Use chunky peanut butter for added texture.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days (or freeze for 3 months).

Conclusion

These Big Bakery-Style Monster Cookies are the ultimate treat for anyone who loves rich, chewy, and colorful cookies bursting with chocolate, oats, and peanut butter flavor. Each bite brings a perfect balance of soft centers, crisp edges, and a fun pop of M&M crunch. They’re great for bake sales, lunchbox surprises, or cozy family desserts.

Whether you enjoy them fresh from the oven or store them for later, these cookies never disappoint — a sweet reminder that homemade baking always tastes better and brings smiles to every table.