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These Monster M&M Candy Cookies are huge and so tasty!
I like that this is a cookie that most everyone can agree on!
Monster M&M Candy Cookies
This is a giant sized cookie that tastes so good!
I like how tasty this cookie is too!
Did you try my recipe for Simple S'Mores Snack Mix?
I am thinking that the same kind of people who like that snack mix recipe could be the same people who would like this recipe too. Both recipe include favorite ingredients and are also easy to make
Did you know that your can order specialty M&M's?
Specialty M&M's come in their own colors and can take serving the candy to a new level because they are so impressive!
People ask why is it call a Monster Cookie.
No, the name of these cookies has little if anything to do with monsters.
Even if you do not believe in monsters.
Monster Cookies get their name because of their size.
While everyone may have their own specific definition of what a monster cookie is, most every can agree that they are a bigger than normal cookies. Sometimes, monster cookies will have a lot of yummy extra ingredients as well.
This is a recipe for monster cookies without oatmeal.
While some monster cookies do include oatmeal, this recipe does not.
This is really a more basic cookie recipe that is more about the M&M candy than it is about the other ingredients in it.
This monster cookie recipe, as mentioned, features M&M candy.
Feel free to use any kind of color or size of M&M candy in this recipe.
You can even opt to use more than one kind of M&M to make your cookies more interesting.
Here are some tips for making Monster Cookies with M & M's.
Save a few extra M&Ms from the mixing bowl. The saved M&M's can be used to press into the just baked cookies to make them look even better!
Here are some more helpful tips for you.
- To create a flatter and more round cookie, tap the tray holding the cookies on the counter a couple of times just after taking them out of the oven. You can then 'reshape' the cookies by placing a round cookie cutter around the cookies to shape the sides.
- To make a better tasting and more moist cookie that holds shape, use real butter rather than an alternative. The butter should be at room temperature, as should the egg, before adding them to this recipe.
- Always use fresh ingredients. Not only is this true for dairy ingredients, dry ingredients too- especially your baking soda!
How do you store monster cookies?
Leftover cookies, if you should have any, can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. They should keep for up to five days.
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Ingredients needed to make Monster Cookies
- Flour- 1 ¾ Cups, all purpose.
- Baking Soda- 1 teaspoon.
- Butter- 12 tablespoons (¾ cup) that are melted. Use room temperature butter that is melted rather than just of the refrigerator. If you use unsalted butter, you can add a teaspoon of salt
- Light Brown Sugar- 1 cup.
- Egg- 1, large. Your egg should be at room temperature before adding it to this recipe.
- Vanilla Extract- 1 teaspoon.
- M & M Candy- 1 cup, plus additional to place in the just baked cookies as needed to make them 'look better'.
- Sea Salt or Kosher Salt to sprinkle on top. This is optional.
How to make Monster M&M Candy Cookies
To make these cookies we first have to make the dough.
The dough will need to chill in the refrigerator in which should help to keep the candy from melting.
- In a medium bowl, use a whisk or a fork to mix together the flour and the baking soda.
- Next, in a mixing bowl, beat together the melted butter and the brown sugar until creamy- about one minute on low to medium speed.
- Beat in the flour mixture from the first bowl as well as the egg and vanilla, mixing until just blended. Then fold in the M&M candy by hand.
- Cover the mixing bowl loosely with a clean kitchen towel and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. You can even refrigerate the dough overnight if needed.
- When you are ready to make your cookies, preheat the oven to 350 and prep two baking sheets for nonstick. I am a fan of parchment paper.
- Use a two tablespoon or larger scoop to scoop to scoop dough on to the prepped baking sheets. Leave enough room for the cookies to spread when they are in the oven.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet before removing them. You can sprinkle the optional salt as well as press in additional candies at this time
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MONSTER M&M CANDY COOKIES
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- ¾ cup Butter Melted
- 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1 cup Candy M&M or similar
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, use a whisk or a fork to mix together the flour and the baking soda. Next, in a mixing bowl, beat together the melted butter and the brown sugar until creamy- about one minute on low to medium speed. Beat in the flour mixture from the first bowl as well as the egg and vanilla, mixing until just blended. Then fold in the M&M candy by hand.
- Cover the mixing bowl loosely with a clean kitchen towel and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. You can even refrigerate the dough overnight if needed. When you are ready to make your cookies, preheat the oven to 350 and prep two baking sheets for nonstick. I am a fan of parchment paper. Use a two tablespoon or larger scoop to scoop to scoop dough on to the prepped baking sheets. Leave enough room for the cookies to spread when they are in the oven.Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet before removing them. You can sprinkle the optional salt as well as press in additional candies at this time
Recipe Notes
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