My ultimate cookie - Monster Cookies!
I have found my new favorite cookie recipe. While the previous version I made concocts a great cookie I'm more of a soft/chewy vs. crunchy type and this version is more inline with that preference. The ingredient list is very similar with the addition of a 1/2 a cup of flour helping make a difference in texture.
The biggest modification is in the assembly method. Instead of the standard creaming butter method, this version uses melted butter and everything being dumped into one bowl (another bonus for this recipe). The real key here is once everything is mixed together to let it rest for 30 minutes for the oatmeal to soak up all the buttery goodness. The first time I made these I was impatient and didn't wait as long and the dough doesn't come together as well.
After taking these to a camping trip (hey it's like trail mix in a cookie!) I received several requests for them again. Upon bringing them to a party the comment made was "Oh good, you brought the crack." I think that sums these up nicely.
Monster Cookies
Beat eggs, both sugars, vanilla, corn syrup, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Next, stir in melted butter. Then add peanut butter, oats and flour and mix thoroughly. Stir in the chips and M&Ms. Let the dough rest for about 30 minutes to allow the oats to absorb the butter.
Drop by tablespoon full (or use an ice cream scoop) onto cookie sheets and flatten slightly.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly golden on the edges. Let cool on the cookie sheet for few minutes to firm up then transfer to wire rack to cool. Devour with gusto.
I have found my new favorite cookie recipe. While the previous version I made concocts a great cookie I'm more of a soft/chewy vs. crunchy type and this version is more inline with that preference. The ingredient list is very similar with the addition of a 1/2 a cup of flour helping make a difference in texture.
The biggest modification is in the assembly method. Instead of the standard creaming butter method, this version uses melted butter and everything being dumped into one bowl (another bonus for this recipe). The real key here is once everything is mixed together to let it rest for 30 minutes for the oatmeal to soak up all the buttery goodness. The first time I made these I was impatient and didn't wait as long and the dough doesn't come together as well.
After taking these to a camping trip (hey it's like trail mix in a cookie!) I received several requests for them again. Upon bringing them to a party the comment made was "Oh good, you brought the crack." I think that sums these up nicely.
Monster Cookies
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon corn syrup (such as Karo)
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups peanut butter (I prefer smooth but chunky works nicely too)
- 4 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup M&Ms
Beat eggs, both sugars, vanilla, corn syrup, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Next, stir in melted butter. Then add peanut butter, oats and flour and mix thoroughly. Stir in the chips and M&Ms. Let the dough rest for about 30 minutes to allow the oats to absorb the butter.
Drop by tablespoon full (or use an ice cream scoop) onto cookie sheets and flatten slightly.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly golden on the edges. Let cool on the cookie sheet for few minutes to firm up then transfer to wire rack to cool. Devour with gusto.
I am totally going to make those cookies this weekend! And I love that plate.
YUM! Those look great. I'm gonna have to try making them, maybe this weekend. (But how cruel to taunt a pregnant woman!)
Great plate! I tagged you for a foodie meme on eggs. I always enjoy your food and knitting comments.
how much flour do you use?