Description
These Gluten-Free Monster Cookies are a delicious twist on classic oatmeal cookies, packed with peanut butter, chocolate chips, and colorful mini M&Ms. They are perfect for those who follow a gluten-free diet and make a great treat for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (certified gluten-free)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Mix-Ins:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini M&Ms
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add oats, baking soda, and salt; stir until well combined.
- Stir in Mix-Ins: Fold in the chocolate chips, mini M&Ms, and chopped peanuts if using.
- Form Cookies: Drop rounded balls of dough onto the baking sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra chewy cookies, avoid overbaking.
- You can substitute almond butter for peanut butter for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
