Monster Cookies

Cookies. They are so fun and easy to make, they are so cute, and everyone loves them (don't lie to yourself, there is some type of cookie out there you enjoy)....Basically I could write a whole essay about all the reasons why I love cookies.
Especially these monster cookies, They have the perfect combination of different textures and they are such a great change from plain chocolate chip cookies. And the M&M's make them so pretty and colorful.
And the oatmeal completely justifies eating as many as you want anytime of the day... Right?


(I will put the recipe below)

(Yayyy ingredients!)

               
The dough is soo creamy even once the oatmeal has been added and everything. By the time I am baking the last of it I am left with all chocolate chips and M&M's because it's slid through the dough.

I like my cookies small... I see most people make these cookies super huge (monster sized...) but that's just not how I prefer it.

It is so hard to tell when oatmeal cookies are done! I always end up overcooking them just a tad. I just looked at the recipe. It clearly says "do not over bake." I guess that was my first clue...

These cookies are delicious. Yum yum yum. I need to make more. Make some for me? ;)

Recipe:
Ingredients...
1 1/2 cups peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup granulated white sugar
8 tablespoons (1 stick) softened, unsalted butter
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup M&M's plain chocolate candies

Directions...
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray cooking pans with nonstick spray, or line with parchment paper.
2. Combine the peanut butter, sugars, and butter with an electric mixer until well combined. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Mix in the oats and baking soda. Then stir in the chocolate chips and M&M's.
3. Drop cookies onto the cooking pans.
4. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Do not over bake. Transfer to wire racks and cool completely before storing in airtight container.







(Recipe credit goes to http://www.recipegirl.com, http://www.recipegirl.com/2012/05/07/monster-cookies/)