Patriotic Peanut Butter Monster Cookies
A dense, chewy, and flourless cookie made with a rich peanut butter and oat base, loaded with chocolate chips and festive red, white, and blue M&Ms.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- electric hand mixer or stand mixer
- large cookie scoop
- Baking Sheets
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 1/2 cups quick oats
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup red, white, and blue M&Ms
Instructions
- Beat the butter, peanut butter, and both sugars together until smooth and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Stir in baking soda and quick oats until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips and most of the M&Ms.
- Scoop rounded portions onto baking sheets and press remaining M&Ms onto the tops.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until set.
- Let cookies rest on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
Using quick oats ensures a soft, cohesive texture. Swap M&M colors for seasonal variations to match any holiday or celebration.