Monster Cookies ;)

I hadn't made Monster cookies in YEARS and randomly made them on a whim a couple of weeks ago and my entire family gobbled them up. They're seriously THE BEST and I Felt like they were worth the re-share as we head into Fall and baking weather! HAPPY TUesday, friends!

These cookies are my family's FAVORITE because they're loaded with so many yummy things.

Peanut butter - check.

Raisins - check.

M & Ms - check.

Oatmeal - check. 

None of my kids are in a peanut free class and so I can send these with lunches and for snacks and they're one of the best road trip snacks ever.  If you're in the market for a great cookie here you go!

INGREDIENTS

- 3 eggs

- 1 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

- 1 cup granulated sugar

- 1/2 tsp salt

- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

- 1 12 oz jar of creamy PB (that's a cup and a half if you have a big jar in your pantry like me)

- 1 stick of softened butter (I use margarine)

- 1/2 cup M&Ms

- 1/2 cup chocolate chips

- 1/4 cup or so of raisins

- 2 tsp baking soda

- 4 1/2 cups quick cooking oatmeal (not instant)

STEP ONE

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

In a large bowl, combine the eggs and sugars.  Mix well. (I don't use my stand mixer... just a wooden spoon).  

STEP TWO

Add the salt, vanilla, peanut butter and butter.  Mix well.  

STEP THREE

Stir in the M&Ms, chocolate chips, raisins, baking soda and oatmeal.  Drop by tablespoons onto cookie sheets. (You can press a few extra M&Ms onto the tops if you want them to look extra colorful and delicious!)

I get about 5 dozen cookies out of this recipe and will freeeze them in quart-sized ziplock bags by the dozen.  I can pull one out, pop it in a lunch box and it's ready by lunchtime. 

ENJOY and Happy Thursday, friends!!! :)

MONSTER COOKIES

Ingredients

- 3 eggs

- 1 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

- 1 cup granulated sugar

- 1/2 tsp salt

- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

- 1 12 oz jar of creamy PB (that's a cup and a half if you have a big jar in your pantry like me)

- 1 stick of softened butter (I use margarine)

- 1/2 cup M&Ms

- 1/2 cup chocolate chips

- 1/4 cup or so of raisins

- 2 tsp baking soda

- 4 1/2 cups quick cooking oatmeal (not instant)

Directions

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2) In a large bowl, combine the eggs and sugars.  Mix well. (I don't use my stand mixer... just a wooden spoon).  

3) Add the salt, vanilla, peanut butter and butter.  Mix well.  

4) Stir in the M&Ms, chocolate chips, raisins, baking soda and oatmeal.  Drop by tablespoons onto cookie sheets.

5) Bake for about 8-10 mins. I usually do 9 and they seem "gooey" when they come out, but they're PERFECT once they cool.

6) Leave them on the cookie sheets for a few minutes and then move them to a cooling rack