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Valentine Monster Cookies

Valentine Monster Cookies
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Valentine Monster Cookies are a festive and chewy treat perfect for celebrating love and sweetness. Packed with old-fashioned oats, creamy peanut butter, and vibrant Valentine-themed candies, these cookies offer a delightful blend of texture and flavor. This quick and easy recipe yields a batch of soft, colorful cookies that are perfect for sharing with friends and family during the holiday season.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup softened butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup Valentine-themed candies (e.g., red, pink, and white M&Ms or similar)

Optional Variations

  • Sunflower seed butter (for nut-free option)
  • Certified gluten-free oat and flour blend (for gluten-free version)
  • Mini chocolate chips or white chocolate chunks (for chocolate lover’s version)
  • Chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans (for extra crunch)
  • Flax eggs and vegan butter alternatives (for vegan adaptation)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to ensure the cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the old-fashioned oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures that your leavening agent and base are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  3. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until creamy and fluffy. This step gives your cookies that wonderful soft texture and sweet base.
  4. Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined, making the dough smooth and ready for the dry ingredients.
  5. Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the oat and flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Stir gently until a uniform dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in Valentine candies: Finally, fold in the Valentine-themed candies carefully so they are evenly distributed but remain colorful and distinct in the dough.
  7. Scoop and bake: Scoop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to give them room to spread. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden.
  8. Cool completely: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Cooling fully ensures they firm up perfectly without losing that chewy center.

Notes

  • Use softened butter and room temperature eggs to help the dough mix evenly and improve texture.
  • Remove cookies from the oven when edges are golden but centers are still soft for a chewy finish.
  • Use a cookie scoop to maintain consistent cookie sizes for even baking.
  • Add Valentine-themed candies last to prevent them from melting and losing vibrant color.
  • Optionally, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to achieve thicker cookies.

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