Happy December. Let the Holiday Baking commence. These Monster Cookies become seasonal when you add Red and Green Peanut Butter M&M's. They are best enjoyed with a glass of cold milk, so be sure to leave some out for Santa with these cookies when you head for bed on Christmas Eve.
Jolene of Jolene's Recipe Journal is hosting our event this year. A dozen bloggers have joined together to share dozens of Christmas Cookie Recipes all week long. I am joining in the fun today, Wednesday, and Friday.
Before I share my first recipe of the year, let's see what the others have baked up.....
- Christmas Monster Cookies by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Ginger Bourbon Cookies by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
- Greek Butter Cookies by Art of Natural Living
- Christmas Butter Cookies by Blogghetti
- Red & White Sparkling Brown Sugar Cookies by Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
- Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies by Hezzi-D's Recipe Box
- Gingerbread Pizzelles by Jolene's Recipe Journal
- Swiss Lebkuchen by Karen's Kitchen Stories
- Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms by Magical Ingredients
- Tea Cakes by That Recipe
- Christmas Magic Cookie Bars by The Spiffy Cookie
I found some Red and Green Peanut Butter M&M's and turned them into a Christmas version of one of our favorite treats, Monster Cookies.
Monster Cookies, sometimes called Clean Out the Pantry Cookies, are great for using up all those odds and ends you have sitting in your cupboard. It is a conglomeration of flour, oats, candy, nuts, cereal and anything else you love and want to throw in. Peanut butter? Go for it. More chocolate? Of course. Sprinkles? Go with the season.
Yield: 42 Cookies
Christmas Monster Cookies
These Monster Cookies become seasonal when you add Red and Green Peanut Butter M&M's.
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 12 MinTotal time: 27 Min
Ingredients
- 2 sticks butter, room temerature
- 1 c. sugar
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 T. vanilla
- 1 1/2 c. flour
- 1 t. baking powder
- 1/2 t. baking soda
- large pinch of salt
- 1 c. rolled oats
- 1 c. chopped pecans
- 1/2 c. chocolate chips
- 1 c. peanut butter M&M's
- 1 1/4 c. Rice Krispies
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar in the large bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in the vanilla.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add to the creamed mixture until combined.
- Add in the oats, nuts, chocolate chips, and M&M's until combined. Stir in the Rice Krispies just until incorporated.
- Use a small cookie scoop and place balls onto baking sheets, that have been lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Bake in a preheated 375* oven for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
173Fat (grams)
10 gSat. Fat (grams)
4 gCarbs (grams)
19 gFiber (grams)
1 gNet carbs
18 gSugar (grams)
12 gProtein (grams)
3 gSodium (milligrams)
98 mgCholesterol (grams)
19 mg
Property of A Day in the Life on the Farm
Just the perfect "clean out the baking cabinet" cookie!
ReplyDeleteExactly Jolene
DeleteI love being able to use all of the little bits left in their packages with such delicious results!
ReplyDeleteSame Karen. And then you can buy all fresh to finish up your holiday baking.
DeleteMonster cookies are the best! I love being able to use all of my "extras" in one cookie!
ReplyDeleteExactly Heather.
DeleteOh yeah, I just love a cookie with all of the good stuff thrown in! The Rice Krispies are a nice touch too...a must try for sure!!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy them Colleen.
DeleteYup, the more add-ins, the better when it comes to cookies!
ReplyDeleteExactly Inger.
DeleteThese are the perfect cookies...I have a lot of items to clean out my pantry with, too.
ReplyDeleteI am loving the idea! I will be baking these cookies as I have left over ingredients from each package. Great!
ReplyDeleteThe best way to use cookie leftovers.
DeleteMonster cookies are a classic for the holidays!
ReplyDeleteThey sure are Christie
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