These are a fun cookie - great when you want something in between a cookie and granola bar. My kids and husband love them! They're not perfect for everyone, as they do have oats, oat flour and peanuts - but, if you're OK with wheat-free oats & peanuts, then these are a great treat. I add in a bit of brown rice krispies, too, for an extra crunch. I also made some adjustments to lower the sugar content in these compared with regular monster cookie recipes I've seen around. Enjoy!
Monster Cookies!
Preheat oven to 350F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Makes ~36
In a mixer, beat just until thoroughly combined:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup coconut oil
2 eggs
1/4 cup applesauce
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup oat flour
1 1/2 cup whole oats
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 - 2 cups crunchy peanut butter
Add in, mixing briefly:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup brown rice krispies
1/3 - 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
1/3 - 1/2 cup mini reese's pieces (optional)
Scoop out heaping 1 Tbsp scoops onto the pan. Top each cookie with 3-4 M&Ms or a few extra chocolate chips.
Bake at 350F ~12-15 minutes, less time for a light brown cookie, longer for a crispier cookie. Let rest a few minutes on the cookie sheet before removing to wire rack to cool. You can freeze any leftovers to enjoy later! Enjoy!
Freshly baked monster cookies - ready to eat!
Monster Cookies!
Preheat oven to 350F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Makes ~36
In a mixer, beat just until thoroughly combined:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup coconut oil
2 eggs
1/4 cup applesauce
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup oat flour
1 1/2 cup whole oats
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 - 2 cups crunchy peanut butter
Add in, mixing briefly:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup brown rice krispies
1/3 - 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
1/3 - 1/2 cup mini reese's pieces (optional)
Scoop out heaping 1 Tbsp scoops onto the pan. Top each cookie with 3-4 M&Ms or a few extra chocolate chips.
Topped with 3-4 M&Ms before baking by my 3 year old.
Bake at 350F ~12-15 minutes, less time for a light brown cookie, longer for a crispier cookie. Let rest a few minutes on the cookie sheet before removing to wire rack to cool. You can freeze any leftovers to enjoy later! Enjoy!
These look great!
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