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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.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins

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.