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Peanut Butter Cup Surprise Monster Cookies

Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy peanut butter and crunchy monster cookies with a hidden peanut butter cup surprise inside each bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup M&Ms
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
  • 12 mini peanut butter cups

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  6. Fold in the old-fashioned oats, chocolate chips, M&Ms, and chopped peanuts.
  7. Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Press a mini peanut butter cup into the center of each cookie dough ball.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For even better flavor, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This helps the flavors meld together and prevents the cookies from spreading too much.
Feel free to get creative with your add-ins. Try adding dried cranberries, white chocolate chips, or even crushed pretzels for a salty-sweet twist.
To make these cookies vegan, use a flax egg (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal mixed with 2.5 tablespoons water per egg) and ensure your chocolate chips and peanut butter cups are dairy-free.
Substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend to make these cookies gluten-free.
For a unique twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dough for a spicy kick.
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