Description
Monster cookies from Halloween bring spooky delight to dessert tables with colorful candies and festive decorations. Creepy treats will charm party guests and satisfy sweet cravings in one delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (180 g) old-fashioned oats
Sweeteners and Sugars:
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (110 g) brown sugar, packed
Dry Ingredients and Mix-ins:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (85 g) mini M&Ms
- 1/2 cup (85 g) chocolate chips
- Candy eyes (optional for decoration)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
- Combine peanut butter, softened butter, and sugars in a mixing bowl, beating until the mixture becomes creamy and uniform.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to create a smooth base.
- In a separate container, carefully mix flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
- Slowly fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring consistently to prevent lumps.
- Gently fold in oats, colorful M&Ms, and chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping each mound into a round cookie form.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for light golden edges as a sign of doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest for 2-3 minutes on the baking sheet.
- While cookies are still slightly warm, carefully place candy eyes on each cookie to create playful monster faces.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely, allowing the monster faces to set.
Notes
- Customize monster designs by using different colored M&Ms and candy eyes for unique, playful personalities.
- Swap peanut butter with sunflower seed butter for nut-free alternatives, perfect for school treats or allergy-sensitive environments.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain cookie shape during Halloween festivities.
- Use silicone baking mats instead of parchment paper for eco-friendly, non-stick cookie preparation with easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 89 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 19 mg