Monster Cookies

Monster Cookies made with real butter are extra delicious.

Yield: 2 to 2 1/2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups peanut butter (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup Real California butter, softened
• 1 cup + 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 1/2 cups quick oats
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 (14 ounce) package M&M's® Milk Chocolate Candies
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In large mixer bowl, beat peanut butter, butter and sugars until fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
4. Mix in oats and baking soda to blend thoroughly.
5. Mix in M&M's and chocolate chips to distribute evenly.
6. For each cookie, place 2 heaping tablespoons of dough, spaced 3 inches apart, on greased cookie sheets; flatten slightly.
7. Bake for about 15 minutes until lightly browned.
8. Cool on pans for 10 minutes, then remove to racks to cool completely.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: California Milk Advisory Board