Description
Indulge in the spirit of the 4th of July with these delightful 4th of July Monster Cookies! Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, these cookies are loaded with chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and colorful M&M candies that make them a festive treat for all ages. With their eye-catching red, white, and blue colors, they are perfect for summer celebrations, barbecues, or any patriotic gathering. The best part? This easy recipe requires simple ingredients and minimal prep time—ideal for family fun in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, room temperature
- 1 large egg, plus one egg yolk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 3/4 cup (60 g) quick oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup to 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&M candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixer bowl, cream together unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and peanut butter until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add the egg and yolk, mixing well. Incorporate vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, and salt; then slowly combine with the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and M&M candies.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain puffy. Allow cooling on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg