Description
Monster Cookie Bars are a delicious and chewy treat packed with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and candy-coated chocolates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup candy-coated chocolates (like M&M’s), plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Stir in the baking soda and salt.
- Gradually mix in the oats and flour until fully combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and candy-coated chocolates.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Sprinkle extra candy-coated chocolates on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- You can use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- For a softer texture, reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: monster cookie bars, peanut butter bars, chocolate chip bars, dessert recipes