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 (317)

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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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Melissa Ripley, OH 02-07-2010
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Yummy Cookies
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made these cookies several times and everyone loves them, including the dog. I have always made them doggy friendly by... omitting the chocolate chips and replacing the M & M 's with Reese's Pieces. I also leave out the raisins since neither of my girls like them.Read more
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David Swansboro, NC 02-06-2010
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Awesome Cookie and very easy to make!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These were very good and very simple to make, and ready in no time. lots of good flavor and everyone ate them up. LOVE THEM!
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beth mascoutah, IL 01-28-2010
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flourless!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Yes, these cookies are flourless. How do they cook? Remember there are eggs and sugar in them--what happens when those... ingredients are heated?! You also have some starch from the oats (and a "scaffolding" to cook onto). To not end up with a "melted mess," make sure you set the temp correctly and your oven is producing that temp (oven thermometer). Make sure all cookies are placed on non-heated cookie sheets, ie, do not place 2nd, 3rd, and 4th trays of cookies to bake on the sheets taken from the oven unless you allow them to cool completely. Do not try to make "bigger" cookies-- use a tablespoon cookie scoop and that's it. You must watch these cookies closely--start with the cooking time listed and check them--too little time and they will be underdone and too much time and all the sugars will burn. I did find it took an average of 3 more minutes to complete cooking. Look for nice caramel coloring and a more "solid" look to the perfect cookie. Leave these cookies on the baking sheets for a while before attempting to move. And yes, these cookies are wheat gluten-free for those that do have an intolerance! These cookies have a great crisp but chewy texture and the peanutbutter does not overwhelm them and are great with a BIG glass of milk. I could see them being a favorite after-school snack for hungry kids! Next time I might try crunchy peanutbutter, more raisins and m&ms, no semisweet chips, and may be coconut flakes. Read more
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Hazel Ravenna, OH 01-22-2010
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The best
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love your monster cookies they was so easy to make .The cookies came out big and they had a great taste. But i did not use... the raisins ,i use 1/4 cup of coconut flakes. My family do not like raisins. Thank you keep up the good work. Read more
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krystal vallejo, CA 01-20-2010
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luv2b8ke
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I saw this recipe on tv right before christmas and wanted to try something different, the first batch i made came out flat... and overdone, so i added flour and shortened the cooking time and they came out perfect...definately add flour if u want it to look like the picture.Read more
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Alison Wilmington, DE 01-18-2010
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Everyone LOVED them!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The first batch I made, all the cookies were melted together in one big mess. But for the second batch, I just made smaller... cookes. They weren't undercooked, but just cooked. After they cooled, they were thin and so tasty!!! Great with a big glass of milk! Thanks Paula!!Read more