Irresistible Christmas Monster Cookies That Steal the Show
Christmas Monster Cookies are festive, chewy, and packed with holiday M&M’s, pretzels, and chocolate chips for a delicious treat.
Ingredients
- 2 sticks 1 cup salted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 ¼ cups holiday M&M’s
- 1 cup mini pretzel sticks crushed
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
- Fold in oats, M&M’s, crushed pretzels, and chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough into balls and place on baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For crispier cookies, bake an extra 1-2 minutes.
- Substitute M&M’s with other holiday candies if desired.