Peanut Butter Monster Cookies Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate peanut butter cookie experience! These monster cookies are packed with peanut butter flavor, chewy oats, and a delightful mix of chocolate chips and candy-coated chocolates. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, these cookies are easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for a monster cookie craving you won't be able to resist!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 903 kcal
Protein 28g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Peanut Butter Monster Cookies

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How to Make Peanut Butter Monster Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the peanut butter, eggs, and water until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Stir in the rolled oats.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  7. Stir in the chocolate chips, candy-coated chocolates, and coconut.
  8. Cover the bowl and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  9. Drop by heaping tablespoons (approximately 2 tablespoons) onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
  10. Flatten each cookie to a 2-inch circle.
  11. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  12. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. For jumbo cookies: Follow steps 1-8. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving 3 inches between cookies. Flatten to 3-inch circles. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  14. Enjoy your monster cookies!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

366g

Fat

69g

Carbs

48g

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