One-Bowl Monster M&M Cookies

One-Bowl Monster M&M Cookies is a cookie recipe built around eggs, packed light brown sugar and granulated sugar. Plan on 36 Cookies (2 to 3 Dozen Depending on Size) and about 25 minutes.

• Yield 36 Cookies (2 to 3 Dozen Depending on Size)
• Ready in 25 minutes
• Prep 15 minutes
• Cook 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup salted butter (softened)
• 4 1/2 cups quick cooking oats ((double check oats are gluten-free if making gluten-free cookies))
• 1 cup M&Ms
• 1 cup milk chocolate, semisweet, or bittersweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper, silpat liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl with a handheld electric mixer (or in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment), add the eggs, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix well.
3. Add the salt, baking soda, vanilla, peanut butter and butter. Mix until creamy and well combined, 1-2 minutes.
4. Stir in the oatmeal, M&Ms, and chocolate chips until combined. The dough will be sticky.
5. Scoop the dough into heaping tablespoon-sized balls (see note) and place about 2 inches apart on the cookie sheets. If you want the cookies thinner, flatten them slightly with the palm of your hand.
6. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes. Don't overbake - the cookies should just be set and very lightly golden around the edges.
7. Let the cookies sit for 1-2 minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely. Store in a airtight container for 2 days (the baked cookies freeze well, also).

Let the center settle before you cut it, or the slices will slump.