Description
A delightful and chewy cookie combining oats, chocolate chips, and M&Ms for a monster of a treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the peanut butter until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the oats, chocolate chips, and M&Ms.
- Drop large spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a variation, try adding nuts such as walnuts or pecans.
- You can substitute half the chocolate chips with white chocolate for a different flavor.
- For a chewier texture, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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