Paula Deen's Monster Cookies

Indulge your sweet tooth with *Paula Deen's Monster Cookies*, a hearty and irresistible treat packed with flavor and texture in every bite! These oversized cookies combine creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate chips, colorful M&M's candies, and the satisfying crunch of optional pecans, creating a dessert that's as visually appealing as it is delicious. The dough is balanced with quick oats for a soft, chewy texture and is elevated by hints of vanilla and a touch of salt to perfectly complement the sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time, these cookies are ideal for bake sales, family gatherings, or a fun kitchen project with the kids. Serve them fresh from the oven for a melty, gooey experience, or store them for a week of on-the-go indulgence. Perfect for lovers of homemade cookies, peanut butter desserts, and easy baking recipes, these Monster Cookies are destined to be a crowd favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 36

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup Peanut butter, creamy
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 4.5 cups Quick oats
• 2 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 cups Semisweet chocolate chips
• 1.5 cups M&M's candies
• 1 cup Chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, and beat until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, quick oats, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Step 6

Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, M&M's candies, and chopped pecans (if using). Make sure the add-ins are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 7

Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake each batch in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden around the edges but still slightly soft in the center.

Step 9

Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy! These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3195.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8953.3

Total Fat 517.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 218.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.2g
Cholesterol 1074.7mg	0%
Sodium 5528.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1008.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 77.9g	0%
Total Sugars 618.1g
Protein 165.5g	0%

Vitamin D 123IU	0%
Calcium 1547.8mg	0%
Iron 85.2mg	0%
Potassium 4698.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.8%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 43.1%