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Chef Taha Ayad's Recipe 4th of July Monster Cookies with red white and blue M&Ms and chocolate chips
Taha Ayad

4th of July Monster Cookies

Soft and chewy 4th of July monster cookies packed with oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and colorful M&Ms. A festive homemade treat perfect for summer gatherings and holiday dessert trays.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 30 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup red white and blue M&Ms
  • ½ cup milk chocolate chips
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper
  2. Cream butter sugars and peanut butter until light and fluffy
  3. Mix in egg egg yolk and vanilla until combined
  4. Whisk flour oats baking soda and salt in a separate bowl
  5. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix gently
  6. Fold in M&Ms and chocolate chips evenly
  7. Scoop dough into portions and place on baking sheets
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft
  9. Cool on baking sheet before transferring to rack

Notes

  1. Do not overmix the dough after adding flour
  2. Use standard creamy peanut butter for best consistency
  3. Tap baking sheet midway through baking for better texture
  4. Let cookies cool before moving to prevent breaking
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