Patriotic Monster Cookies (Printer-friendly)

Chewy oats and peanut butter cookies studded with chocolate chips and red, white, and blue candies for festive gatherings.

# What you'll need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
04 - 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
05 - 3 large eggs
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 4 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
08 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
09 - 2 teaspoons baking soda
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Add-Ins

11 - 1 1/2 cups red, white, and blue chocolate candies
12 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
13 - 1 cup mini pretzels, lightly crushed (optional)

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
03 - Blend in peanut butter, then add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in the red, white, and blue chocolate candies, semisweet chocolate chips, and mini pretzels if using.
07 - Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a two-inch space between each portion.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Each bite gives you that perfectly soft middle with a surprise crunch and chocolate burst only Monster Cookies can deliver.
  • The colors and mix-ins are half the fun—there's no such thing as too many candies when you're baking for a crowd.
02 -
  • Opening the oven too soon makes the cookies collapse—trust the timer even when you want a peek.
  • I used to skip cooling them on the sheet but learned letting them sit keeps the centers irresistibly soft.
03 -
  • Mix the dry ingredients ahead and store in a jar for last-minute baking sprees.
  • Always press a few extra candies on top just before sliding trays into the oven—it makes every cookie photo-worthy.

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