As I approach the one year mark of the launch of Just a Taste, I realize many of you may not have seen some of the earliest recipes – including the recipes that were the original inspiration behind the site. There are unbeatable favorites like Noni’s Baby Back Ribs, Hungarian “Little Guys,” Curry Crab Dip, and my ultimate quick and easy dessert recipe for Monster Cookies.

I’m sharing the Monster Cookies recipe with you again because it is undoubtedly my go-to recipe for irresistibly addicting flavor (and because I just baked 8 dozen of them, yes they are that good!). These chocolate, oatmeal and peanut butter-packed cookies are gone before the last batch is even out of the oven. Just one taste and I guarantee you’ll be hooked!

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Monster Cookies

Yield: 2-3 dozen

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Ingredients:

1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter (1 stick), at room temperature
3 eggs
1½ cups peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
1 Tablespoon vanilla
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
4½ cups oats
1 cup mini M&Ms
1 cup mini chocolate chips

Directions:

Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.

Cream together the white sugar, brown sugar and butter.

Beat in the eggs, peanut butter, vanilla, baking soda and salt.

Stir in the oats, mini M&Ms and mini chocolate chips.

Scoop mounds of the dough onto a parchment paper- or Silpat-lined cookie sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.