Description
These Halloween Monster Cookies are a delightful, chewy treat perfect for any autumn gathering. Combining the hearty texture of rolled oats with the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter and the sweet indulgence of chocolate candies and chips, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser. With their festive candy eyeball decorations, they add a touch of magical fun to your kitchen. Quick to bake and impossible to resist, they are the ultimate spookiest sweet treat for your next party or weekend project.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup colorful chocolate-coated candies
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Candy eyeballs for decoration
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
Fold in the rolled oats, chocolate candies, and chocolate chips using a spatula.
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto your prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft.
Remove from the oven and immediately press a few candy eyeballs onto the warm cookies.
Notes
Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Dough balls can be frozen; add an extra minute or two to the cook time when baking from frozen. For the chewiest texture, be careful not to overbake.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg