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Christmas Monster Cookies

Chewy Christmas Monster Cookies: A Festive Family Favorite

Delightful Christmas Monster Cookies with semi-sweet and white chocolate, crunchy pretzels, and vibrant M&Ms, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light or dark
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract pure recommended
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 large Egg Yolk optional for extra moisture
For the Dry Mixture
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free mix
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda make sure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt to taste
For the Mix-Ins
  • 2 cups Old Fashioned Oats or quick oats
  • 1 cup Christmas M&Ms or regular M&Ms
  • 1 cup Pretzel Sticks (crushed) or nuts
  • ½ cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips or dark/milk chocolate
  • ½ cup White Chocolate Chips optional but recommended

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Christmas Monster Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add vanilla extract, eggs, and egg yolk one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mix.
  5. Fold in oats, M&Ms, crushed pretzels, chocolate chips, and white chocolate chips until just combined.
  6. Roll dough into 2-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Press additional M&Ms on top.
  7. Bake for 8 minutes, then rotate and bake for an additional 4-5 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Cool cookies for 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies bring joy and deliciousness to holiday celebrations, encapsulating the essence of festive cheer!

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