Monster Cookies for the 4th of July
Celebrate Independence Day with colorful and chewy Monster Cookies that are packed with flavor and nostalgia.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, browned
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup red and blue M&M’s
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until golden and nutty.
- Mix the brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large bowl, then pour in the cooled butter and blend.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into the wet mixture.
- Fold in oats, chocolate chips, and M&M’s until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets with space in between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
For a nutty twist, add chopped nuts; for extra flavor, substitute half the butter with peanut butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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