Monster Cookies

Recipe courtesy Donna Haney as adapted by Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Southern Holiday

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (278)

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Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
3 dozen

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 3 min
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 23 min

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Ingredients

3 eggs
1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 12-ounce jar creamy peanut butter
1 stick butter, softened
1/2 cup multi-colored chocolate candies
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup raisins, optional
2 teaspoons baking soda
4 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal (not instant)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.

In a very large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and sugars. Mix well. Add the salt, vanilla, peanut butter, and butter. Mix well. Stir in the chocolate candies, chocolate chips, raisins, if using, baking soda, and oatmeal. Drop by tablespoons 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Do not overbake. Let stand for about 3 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool. When cool, store in large resealable plastic bags.

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debbie menominee, MI 11-15-2009
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gone in a flash
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made these cookies three or four times now and every time they are going in about 30 minutes.. Everyone loves them. ... They also love when i make the gooey butter cakes. I thank you for some of the best recipes i have every made. Love your shows watch everyday keep up the good work.Read more
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victoria loxahatchee, FL 11-15-2009
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What a hit!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these cookies about 4 years ago for friends when we went to a party on a boat in Florida.Everyone still talks about... these cookies and it looks like I'll have to make them again this year.Will not disappoint.Read more
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Ginger Jeffersonville, IN 11-11-2009
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Great, Easy Cookie
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these for the first time during last year's holiday season. They were a hit in the goodie baskets I gave away, so they... have quickly become a go-to recipe for easy delicious cookies.Read more
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Kyle Soldotna, AK 11-04-2009
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so easy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

my daughter absolutely loved helping make these cookies, she got to pour in all the ingredients and our stand up mixer did... most of the work! chewy and chocolatey....... delicious!Read more
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Sarah Kenai, AK 10-23-2009
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Best Cookies ever
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Whenever I make these cookies my children always beg for more, the cookies has everything and that taste and texture are... outstanding, this recipe will not disappoint so enjoy.Read more
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Erin Princeton, MN 09-10-2009
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So easy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The were the best Monster Cookies I've tried thus far. Simple and worked well with refrigeration (I always make my dough on... the weekend and then make a new, warm batch every night :) ) My cookies were very...full, so I flattened them out a bit to help my kids. Stayed SO moist!Read more