No-Bake Monster Cookies

5 from 1 vote

No-bake monster cookies are packed full of simple ingredients, from creamy peanut butter to rich chocolate to fun M&M candy, that makes a sweet treat for the whole family.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: No Bake Monster Cookies Recipe

Servings: squares

Calories: 280kcal

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, softened
6 tablespoons sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
¾ cup creamy peanut butter
6 tablespoons quick cooking oats, pulsed in food processor
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1½ cups quick cooking oats, not pulsed in the food processor
10 tablespoons miniature M&M's, divided into 8 tablespoons and 2 tablespoons
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

Prepare an 8-inch baking dish by lining it with either foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars. Add the peanut butter and mix well.
Add in the 6 tablespoons of quick cooking oats (pulsed in food processor), vanilla, and salt. Slowly add the 1½ cups of oats. Fold in ½ cup of M&M’s.
Press the mixture into the prepared pan.
Melt the chocolate chips and heavy cream in a small bowl in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds. Once the chocolate is smooth, spread it over the cookie dough mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of M&M’s.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set. Cut into squares.

Notes

Make sure your butter is at room temperature and not melted, otherwise, it won't blend with the sugars properly.
Make sure you don't skip the refrigeration step. The cookie bars need time to set, and it will make them much easier to cut once chilled.

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