Monster Cookies
These Monster Cookies are a no-bake, quick and easy homemade treat loaded with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and M&M’s—perfect for a kid-friendly dessert option or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter natural or store-brand for less sugar
- ½ cup honey or pure maple syrup sub agave for vegan
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats gluten-free if needed
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips mini chips stick better
- ½ cup M&M's plain or peanut for extra crunch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure if you can—extra flavor
- Pinch sea salt balances sweetness
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together peanut butter and honey until glossy and fully combined—no streaks.
- Mix in vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt; you’ll smell that sweet-nutty aroma right away.
- Fold in oats, chocolate chips, and M&M's using a silicone spatula—make sure every flake of oat is coated.
- Scoop heaping tablespoonfuls onto a parchment-lined tray; you can shape them roughly or roll into balls if you prefer.
- Press each mound gently to flatten just a bit (about ½ inch thick) so they set nicely. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes until firm.
Notes
I learned that if your peanut butter is too stiff, the mixture will crumble—warming by seconds fixes that. For extra chewiness, stir in one tablespoon of milk or dairy-free milk. Chocolate chips and M&M’s size matters: mini chips distribute more evenly. If you like salty-sweet, increase the salt pinch to ¼ teaspoon. Nutritional insight: At roughly 140 calories each, these cookies hit a good balance of energy and fun.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal
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