Pioneer Woman Monster Cookies Recipe
Monster cookies are big, soft and full of flavor. This pioneer woman monster cookies recipe is fun and easy. It uses simple ingredients you already have.
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter soft
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup colorful candy-coated chocolates
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. This helps cookies not stick and makes cleaning easy later.
Mix Butter and Sugars
- In a bowl, add butter, peanut butter, brown sugar and white sugar. Beat until smooth and creamy. This step gives cookies a soft texture.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Crack eggs into the mixture. Add vanilla extract. Mix well until everything blends smoothly. The batter should look creamy and slightly fluffy.
Add Dry Ingredients
- Add baking soda, flour and oats. Mix slowly. Do not overmix. The dough will be thick and slightly sticky at this stage.
Fold in Chocolate and Candies
- Add chocolate chips and candy-coated chocolates. Fold gently using a spoon. Make sure they spread evenly in the dough.
Scoop the Dough
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon. Place dough balls on the tray. Leave space between cookies because they spread while baking.
Bake the Cookies
- Bake for 10–12 minutes. Edges should look golden. Centers stay soft. Do not overbake, or cookies will turn hard.
Cool Before Serving
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool. Place them on a rack. Cooling helps them set properly and improves texture.
Notes
- Use soft butter for better mixing
- Do not skip parchment paper
- Avoid overbaking for chewy cookies
- Use old-fashioned oats, not quick oats
- Chill dough if it feels too sticky
- Add nuts for extra crunch
- Store dough in fridge for later use