Re-post: Monster Cookies

As I approach the one year mark of the launch of Just a Taste, I realize many of you may not have seen some of the earliest recipes - including the recipes that were the original inspiration behind the site. There are unbeatable favorites like Noni’s Baby Back Ribs, Hungarian “Little Guys,” Curry Crab Dip, and my ultimate quick and easy dessert recipe for Monster Cookies.

I’m sharing the Monster Cookies recipe with you again because it is undoubtedly my go-to recipe for irresistibly addicting flavor (and because I just baked 8 dozen of them, yes they are that good!). These chocolate, oatmeal and peanut butter-packed cookies are gone before the last batch is even out of the oven. Just one taste and I guarantee you’ll be hooked!

Shopping List

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup butter
• 3 eggs
• 1 ½ cups peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4 ½ cups oatmeal
• 1 cup M&Ms
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips

Recipe

Makes 24-36 cookies.

Pre-heat the oven to 350°.

Cream together the white sugar, brown sugar and butter.

Beat in the eggs, peanut butter, vanilla, baking soda and salt.

Stir in the oatmeal, mini M&Ms and mini chocolate chips.

Scoop mounds of the dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until the cookies are slightly firm on the edges and still undercooked in the center.

Helpful hint: Using an ice cream scoop to make the mounds of dough will ensure equal-sized cookies that bake evenly.