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Christmas Monster Cookies

Christmas Monster Cookies that Spark Joy and Delight

These Christmas Monster Cookies are a festive delight, featuring a mix of oats, chocolate, M&Ms, and pretzels, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use room temperature for the best mixing results.
  • 3/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar Packed for moisture and flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Balances sweetness.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor profile.
  • 2 large Eggs Plus 1 extra egg yolk for tenderness.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Building block for structure.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Leavening agent.
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder Leavening agent.
  • 1 tsp Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Fun Add-ins
  • 1 cup Old Fashioned Oats Adds texture and protein.
  • 1 1/4 cups Holiday M&Ms Divided; colorful burst.
  • 1 cup Salted Pretzel Twists Broken into bite-sized pieces.
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks Better distribution than chips.
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips Provides contrast.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven
  • Measuring Cups
  • spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add in eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, until smooth.
  4. Sift in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, mixing gently until just incorporated.
  5. Fold in oats, M&Ms, pretzels, chocolate chunks, and white chocolate chips.
  6. Scoop the dough using a quarter-cup measure and roll into balls, placing them spaced apart on the baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 8 minutes, then rotate pans and bake for an additional 2 minutes until slightly set but still soft.
  8. Press reserved M&Ms into the tops and bake for another 2-3 minutes.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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