Ultimate Monster Cookies
Hearty, chewy monster cookies loaded with candy, nuts, oats, and crispy rice cereal — a perfect treat for cookie lovers craving texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup M&Ms or Reese's Pieces
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 2 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in oats, M&Ms (or Reese's Pieces), chopped pecans, butterscotch chips, and Rice Krispies cereal until evenly distributed.
- Using an ice cream scoop or spoon, drop cookie dough balls onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
