Monster cookies are popular in some Old Order Amish settlements. Monster cookies are just a good ol' gooey chocolately, peanut buttery cookie. M&Ms are part of the mix, adding a splash of color to the batter and the cookie. Of course these are a favorite among children, they don't last long in any household. So if you are looking for a cookie that is a piece of cake to make and just as good to eat, give Monster Cookies a try! I often see monster cookies for sale at Amish-owned bakeries. The Amish Cook first shared the Monster Cookie recipe years ago around Halloween, but I think the cookie really get their name from their monster size and monster taste!
MONSTER COOKIES
Preheat over 350 degrees
Baking time 10-12 minutes
Cream butter, & sugars (white & brown) add eggs, on at a time, vanilla, corn syrup, baking soda, peanut butter, mix well until smooth, add oatmeal, mix well, scrape side of bowl, add chocolate chips, mix, add M&Ms mix , drop batter on ungreased cookie sheets in spoon fills, (Tablespoon) . Edges should be golden brown. Let cool on cookie sheets about 3 minutes before removing to cooling racks. Makes 4 ½ doz. plus
Rita Knisely
I just had the wonderful opportunity to taste a similar cookie at my VFW meeting on Tuesday. A friend made these...I think using the same recipe, but she added peanuts, M&M's, maple chips (or peanutbutter chips?) not sure.....that is a cookie. I can only eat one. LOL
thank you for sharing. She is going to give me her recipe and I will compare it to Lovina's.
Rita
Christine
This is one of the first recipes I made when I got The Amish Cooks Baking Book. They are sooo good. Also they didn't last long in this household either.
Mona G.
YUM, these look so delicious.....and I do want to make them....soon I hope.....
Dawn Kirk
Those sure are hearty,yummy cookies,but I'm a little baffled by the half tsp. of clear corn syrup-never have seen a recipe that called for that in such a tiny amount.:)
Don't mean to offend,just was surprised.
Kevin
Dawn, that is puzzling, the 1 /2 teaspoon of corn syrup...I'll find out from Lovina what purpose that serves - kevin
Dawn Kirk
Speaking of being baffled,wanted to share something funny.When my husband & I were first married,he asked me ,"What does that mean 'calls for in a recipe'? Like a phone? I don't understand.."
Ha ha.-he never cooked much so he really didn't know!
Lin
My recipe makes a monster-size batch.
Teresa
I was just wondering on the oatmeal. Is this prepared oatmea, or just dry oats?
Kevin
Just dry oats....this is a tasty cookie!
Patty
Kevin, Is this used with plain oats or instant oats? thanks!!
Kevin
I usually use the quick-cooking oats, I am guessing you could use any kind.....