Jessica’s “Not-So-Monster” Monster Cookies
My husband, Blake, is a huge fan of the chocolate & peanut butter combo. So that was my focus when I started planning his birthday cake. I started digging through my recipes, looking for that awesome tasting, super light & whippy peanut butter frosting recipe I had made once before.
Then I came upon it. No, not that crazy good peanut butter frosting recipe.
I found my sister’s super yummy Monster Cookies recipe.
And the realization struck me. Blake really doesn’t enjoy cake all that much. So why should I make him anything but what HE would truly enjoy on his birthday?
Jessica’s chewy, irresistable Monster Cookies would be THE perfect treat! They are his favorite cookie.
My sister is a real sweetie, with one of the givingest hearts I know. And she loves to spoil Blake with these cookies. Jessica knows he likes them, so she brings them when her family visits our home, and she has them waiting when we visit their home. We live over 4 hours apart, so we don’t see eachother nearly as often as we’d like, and these cookies always help to sweeten up our togetherness.
I also like that Jessica makes them the size of normal homemade cookies, and not the typical Monster Cookies the size of salad plates. I can never eat one of those giant cookies – I either end up throwing half of it away or it sits on my counter for a couple days, staring at me to finish it off. Jessica says she’s been told quite often, though, that “those aren’t Monster Cookies”, when people see their smaller size.
Well, I think Jessica’s “Not-So-Monster” Monster Cookies couldn’t be more perfect! And Blake would wholeheartedly agree.
Happy birthday, dear Blake!
Jessica’s “Not-So-Monster” Monster Cookies
Jessica’s chewy, irresistible Monster Cookies would be THE perfect treat!
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ cups packed brown sugar
- 1⅓ cups granulated sugar
- 1⅓ sticks good quality unsalted butter, at cool, softened room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon light corn syrup
- 2½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1⅔ cups creamy peanut butter - I use Skippy
- 6 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips - I use Guittard brand
- 1/3 cup regular M&M candies
- 1/3 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs briefly. Then add brown sugar, granulated sugar, and butter, and beat on medium speed until incorporated.
- Add vanilla, corn syrup, baking soda, peanut butter, and oats, and mix on medium-low speed until oats are very evenly incorporated. Then fold in chocolate chips, M&M candies, and raisins with a sturdy spatula or wooden spoon. (You can vary the mix-ins however you like, just aim for 1 cup total.)
- Scoop dough tightly with a 2-tablespoon scoop and place dough on a sturdy, non-coated baking sheet. Press in additional mix-ins if desired.
- Bake for about 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Remove baking sheet from oven and let cookies cool on pan for 5 minutes, and then transfer cookies to a cooling rack.
Notes
"flourless" cookie
Adapted by my sister Jessica from the 75th Jubilee (1988) Claire City-New Effington, SD Cookbook, original recipe by Kristi Bostrom
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 60 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 147Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 97mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 1gSugar: 11gProtein: 3g
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I love Jessica’s monster cookies yuuuuuuuummmmmmm :)
Hello,
My I just want to introduce myself. I am the wife of Neil Thomas. Neil and Blake went to school together. My first memory of Blake is that he was my first dinner guest after Neil and I were married. I was a terrible cook back then-I’m not even sure you should call me a cook, but anyway I attempted to make a meal for him and neither he or Neil got sick from it so that was good. :) I remember being so nervous.
Well now I have three wonderful sons and a great husband who has encouraged me along the way to become a good cook. I love trying new recipes, although I have to admit that I usually alter them to become more healthy. My two older boys had terrible food allergies when they were younger, and have since outgrown it. However during that time I learned a lot ( and cried a lot too) about how to make substitutions. I grind my own flour and put flax in a lot of things. I substitute Brown Rice Syrup for Corn syrup and in most recipes works great. I also want to let you know that Neil has been printing off your recipes for me to try, quicker than I can keep up with them. :) I really enjoy having a new site for recipes for homemade food. I usually get most of my recipes from Taste of Home magazines and cookbooks. It is always great to have a new source though. :) I made the monster cookies, with a few alterations and they turned out great. My hungry teenage boys loved them!!
This is the season I like to collect recipes, because in the fall I homeschool the kids and I don’t really have time to do much other than school.
Thanks again for the recipes. They are helping feed some very hungry teenage boys!
Blessings,
Sue Thomas
Hi Sue! Thanks for introducing yourself and for your kind words. I’m glad to hear you’ve enjoyed Blake’s favorite cookies. Tell Neil to keep on printing! :-) Take care, Brenda