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Monster Cookies

These Monster Cookies are soft and chewy delights loaded with wholesome oat flour, nut butter, coconut sugar, dairy-free chocolate chips and leftover Halloween Candy. Perfect for sharing and an irresistible treat that are sure to satisfy your sweet candy cravings!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword m&m cookies, m&m oatmeal cookie recipe, monster cookies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings 26 cookies
Calories 226 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cup gluten-free finely ground oat flour you can also sub with gluten-free 1-to-1 baking flour or finely ground almond flour, properly measured with the spoon & sweet method
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup vegan butter melted, you can also sub with coconut oil (refined for no coconut flavor), ghee or unsalted butter if you're not dairy-free
  • 1 1/3 cup coconut sugar you can also sub with Lakanto golden monk fruit sweetener or Brown swerve for a lower sugar option or regular brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs. room temperature or sub with egg substitute of choice
  • 3/4 cup creamy cashew butter you can also sub with peanut butter or any other nut butter or seed butter of choice
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 1/4 cups gluten-free quick-cooking oats , if you don't have quick-cooking oats, you can try subbing just under 3 cups gluten-free rolled oats.
  • 1 cup vegan white chocolate chips we like Pacha's Chocolate or Enjoy Life. You can also sub with vegan dark chocolate chips or chocolate chips of choice if you're not dairy-free

Optional to make the cookies more festive and more like a true "Monster" cookie

  • 1 cup candy coated chocolate candies of choice , such as Unreal Dark Chocolate Gems, Lily's Sweets Candy Dark Chocolate Coated Chocolate, Reese's Pieces, Smarties, M&M's or chocolate candies of choice. Feel free to add more chocolate chips if preferred or omit.

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir in the oats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar together until smooth & combined. Whisk in the vanilla, nut butter and then the egg until well incorporated. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix together with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Fold in the white chocolate chips and candy coated chocolate reserving 1/4 cup of each for topping if desired. Place dough in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Once dough is chilled, preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  4. Using a large cookie scoop or measure and roll 2-1/2 tablespoon size cookie dough balls. Place about 8 balls onto prepared cookie sheet.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes for a soft and underbaked cookie. they will continue to bake on the cookie sheet. Press a piece or two of the remaining chocolate chips and candy coated chocolates into each cookie if desired. Cool on the cookie sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Recipe Notes

How to store: Store your Monster Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

How to freeze: Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe container for up to three months.

Nutrition Facts
Monster Cookies
Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)
Calories 226 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 4g8%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.