Easy Monster Cookies Recipe

These monster cookies are a ridiculously easy recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or when you crave a sweet treat! Made with two beloved Betty Crocker cookie mixes (chocolate chip and peanut butter), oats, and loads of candy-coated chocolate, these cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for kids and adults. Whip them up in under an hour – from mixing to cooling – and enjoy the nostalgic flavor explosion. Make a batch ahead and freeze them for a quick dessert anytime! #monstercookies #easyrecipe #bettycrocker #chocolatechip #peanutbutter #cookies #quickrecipe #kidfriendly #desserts

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 22 mins
Calories 379.3 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
Easy Monster Cookies

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Monster Cookies

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
  • Peanut Butter Cookie Mix
  • Quick Cooking Oats
  • Butter
  • Eggs
  • Candy Covered Plain Chocolate Candies

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How to Make Easy Monster Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter or margarine.
  3. Add 3 large eggs and mix well.
  4. Add one 16.5 ounce pouch of Betty Crocker chocolate chip cookie mix.
  5. Add one 16.5 ounce pouch of Betty Crocker peanut butter cookie mix.
  6. Stir in 1 ½ cups of quick-cooking oats.
  7. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  8. Stir in 2 cups of candy-coated milk chocolate candies.
  9. Drop by rounded ¼ cupfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving about 3 inches between each cookie.
  10. Bake for 12-13 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. For high altitude (above 3,500 ft), bake for 15-16 minutes.
  11. Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Once completely cool, store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

59g

Fat

60g

Carbs

13g