Y’all I got the coolest cook book as a gift! Baking Yesteryear: by Dylan Hollis
I decided to bake something from it tonight and I went with Page 215 monster cookies except I tweaked my recipe a bit to just use ingredients I already had in my Pantry/Fridge.
Instead of M&Ms I used these White Chocolate Christmas chips, and I had to make my own brown sugar because I was out of the store bought, and I used 1 minute quick oats instead of rolled oats. But I think they turned out really good!
I used to work at a bakery and they would make "Monster Cookies," for Halloween. But not the oatmeal/chocolate chip/PB/m&m ones...literal Monster Cookies
So I made some for a Halloween party I'm going to :')
🍪 Monster Cookies: Soft, Chewy, and Packed with Flavor 🍪
𝓘𝓷𝓰𝓻𝓮𝓭𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓼:
1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) salted butter, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
3/4 cup (185g) creamy peanut butter
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 and 1/4 cups (156g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (43g) quick oats
3/4 cup (150g) M&Ms (any size or variety)
1/2 cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓮𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350F (177C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugars together on medium speed, about 3 minutes. Mix in the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla (in that order). Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Slowly mix in the baking soda, flour, and salt. Do not over-mix. On low speed, beat in the quick oats, M&Ms, and chocolate chips just until incorporated. If the dough is very soft and unmanageable by hand, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling.
3️⃣ Rolls balls of dough, about 2 Tablespoons of dough per ball, onto prepared baking sheet. Press a few extra M&Ms on top for looks, if preferred. Bake for 11-13 minutes‚-- the cookies will still look a little soft, which is recommended. Slightly press down the baked cookies with the back of a spoon, since the cookies only slightly spread in the oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Cookies will firm up as they cool.
Monster Cookies
In the world of cookies, there’s one creation that stands out for its irresistible blend of flavors and textures – Monster Cookies. These delightful treats are packed with a medley of ingredients, including oats, chocolate chips, peanut butter, and M&M candies, creating a flavor explosion that captivates both young and old alike. Join us on a culinary adventure as we delve into…