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4th of July Monster Cookies

4th of July Monster Cookies: Chewy Treats for Summer Fun

Celebrate the 4th of July with these festive, chewy monster cookies packed with vibrant colors and flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup peanut butter or almond butter for nut-free
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups quick oats preferably over old-fashioned oats
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate
  • 1 cup patriotic candies red, white, and blue

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add peanut butter, the whole egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract; mix until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, quick oats, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until no dry streaks remain.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips and patriotic candies until evenly distributed.
  7. Use a large cookie scoop to portion the dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden brown and centers are fluffy.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an extra flavor kick, add a pinch of cinnamon to the dry ingredients. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.

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