Indulge in these delicious monster cookies that are not only gluten-free, but also loaded with oats, chocolate chips, M&M’s, and peanut butter. They are so chewy they practically melt in your mouth!
I’ve been on the hunt for a bomb monster cookie recipe and then I found one and adapted it very slightly and doubled it. It is from What Molly Made because literally no flourless peanut butter monster cookie recipe compares to hers.
Monster cookies are like an oatmeal cookie, m&m cookie, chocolate chip cookie and peanut butter cookie all smashed together in one. They are perfection! They are the best monster cookies!
What are Monster Cookies?
There are a few different stories out there for how this cookie got its name, but my favorite is that it’s a little bit of everything just like Frankenstein. A monster! These cookies can also be know as kitchen sink cookies because they have everything but the kitchen sink in them. They are super adaptable to whatever mix-ins you and your family love.
Ingredients for Monster Cookies
You won’t find any flour or dairy products (substitute the m&m’s) in this cookie recipe! This is for you, my gluten-free and dairy-free friends! Here is what you need:
- Eggs: give structure and rise to the cookies
- Peanut Butter: I prefer creamy, processed (not natural) peanut butter like Skippy or Jif.
- Brown Sugar: adds rich flavor and sweetness
- Sugar: more sweetness
- Vanilla Extract: enhances flavor
- Oats: old fashioned rolled oats adds so much texture and make sure they are certified gluten-free oats
- Baking Soda: gives rise and fluffiness
- Salt: enhances flavors and balances the sweetness
- Mini M&M’s (or milk chocolate chips): can use regular size too or holiday themed
- NOTE: To make this recipe dairy-free, you’ll need to use a dairy-free candy or omit the m&m’s completely. Same story for the chocolate chips.
- Mini Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips: regular sized may be used
- Raisins: totally optional for those raisin haters out there
Keep scrolling to the recipe card down below for measurements for all the ingredients.
How to Make Gluten-Free Monster Cookies
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