There’s something incredibly nostalgic and comforting about homemade cookies, and my Monster Cookies are no exception. These cookies are a sweet symphony of flavors that are sure to bring a smile to your face. Originating in the United States, Monster Cookies have become a beloved treat for many, and it’s easy to see why. Packed with chocolate chips, M&M candies, and a generous helping of peanut butter, these cookies are a feast for the senses. What I love about this recipe is its versatility. You can add your favorite ingredients, making it a delightful canvas for your culinary creativity. Plus, with its simple preparation and cooking steps, it’s a recipe that even baking novices can tackle with confidence. So, why not don your apron and whip up a batch of these delicious Monster Cookies? Trust me; your taste buds will thank you!
Ingredients
- 12 eggs, beaten
- 2 lb. brown sugar
- 4 c. white sugar
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla
- 8 tsp. soda
- 18 c. oatmeal
- 1 lb. chocolate chips
- 1 lb. M&M candies
- 1 Tbsp. syrup
- 3 lb. peanut butter
Baking Instructions
- Makes lots of cookies!!!
Calorie: 250
Total cooking time: 45 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Tale of the Monster Cookies
Let me tell you about the time I decided to make Monster Cookies. Not just any Monster Cookies — the kind that would make Cookie Monster himself say, “Whoa, slow down there, champ!” And just like any tale involving monsters, there were trials and tribulations, hilarity, and a heroic amount of cookie dough.
Eggs, Sugar, and a Dash of Chaos
The first step in any cookie recipe is to beat the eggs. Easy, right? Well, not when you’re dealing with 12 of them. I felt like a one-man assembly line in a chicken factory. Eggs were cracking, shells were flying, and I swear I heard one egg whisper, “Run while you can!” to another.
Next came the sugar. Two pounds of brown sugar and four cups of white sugar. That’s a lot of sweetness, and I’m not just talking about me. Let’s just say it was like a blizzard in my kitchen – a sugar blizzard. I may or may not have made sugar angels on the counter.
Vanilla, Soda, and Oatmeal: The Unsung Heroes
After the sugar storm, I added the vanilla. Just a tablespoon, but it was like dropping a flavor bomb in the bowl. Then came the soda, eight teaspoons worth. An odd ingredient, but who am I to question the cookie gods?
Next up, oatmeal. Eighteen cups of it. I felt like I was preparing breakfast for a small army. Or an army of small cookies? Either way, my kitchen was starting to look like a porridge factory.
Chocolate Chips, Candies, and the Sticky Situation
Then came the good stuff: chocolate chips and M&M candies. An entire pound of each. It was like Christmas morning, if Santa was a chocoholic.
I dumped them in, and things got a little… sticky. I swear, I found a chocolate chip in my hair three days later. The candies, meanwhile, were staging a rebellion, bouncing out of the bowl and rolling under the fridge. I think they were trying to escape their cookie fate.
Syrup, Peanut Butter, and the Moment of Truth
Finally came the syrup and peanut butter – one tablespoon of syrup and three pounds of peanut butter. The syrup was the easy part. The peanut butter, though? That’s a workout. I should’ve worn my gym clothes.
Mixing in that peanut butter was like wrestling a peanut butter monster. A very delicious, very stubborn monster. I’m pretty sure I burned more calories stirring that dough than I gained eating the cookies. Or at least, that’s what I tell myself.
The Grand Finale: Baking the Monsters
Now, the recipe said, “Makes lots of cookies!!!” and boy, they weren’t kidding. I had enough dough to feed a small village. Or a large village, if they really liked cookies.
I rolled the dough into balls and laid them out on the baking trays. And let me tell you, those trays were loaded. It was like a cookie army ready for battle.
Then, into the oven they went. The smell that filled my kitchen was heavenly. It was like being wrapped in a warm, delicious, cookie-scented blanket.
The Aftermath
And there you have it. My journey to Monster Cookie Land. It was messy, it was chaotic, and it was absolutely delicious. I may still be finding chocolate chips in odd places, but hey, that’s just a bonus snack for later.
So there you have it, my friends. The tale of the Monster Cookies. It was a wild ride, but in the end, I emerged victorious, with cookies to share and stories to tell. And isn’t that what cooking is all about?
