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4th of July Monster Cookies with red, white, and blue M&Ms on parchment

4th of July Monster Cookies – The Best Chewy Patriotic Treat Ever


  • Author: Joriel
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 20 cookies (2 oz dough balls) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

If the Fourth of July were a cookie, this would be it! These soft, chewy, and delightfully loaded monster cookies are bursting with red, white, and blue M&M’s, chocolate chips, and festive flavor. They’re quick, easy, and perfect for celebrating summer in sweet style!


Ingredients

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For the Cookie Dough

  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup smooth peanut butter, room temperature
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • ¾ cup (60 g) quick oats
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp kosher salt

Mix-Ins

  • ¾ to 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup red, white, and blue M&M candies

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

2️⃣ Cream the Base
In a stand mixer with paddle attachment, cream together butter, sugars, and peanut butter on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape down the bowl as needed.

3️⃣ Add Eggs & Vanilla
Add the egg and yolk one at a time, mixing on low until just combined. Add vanilla and mix until incorporated.

4️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.

5️⃣ Combine Wet & Dry
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and beat until the dough just comes together. Avoid over-mixing.

6️⃣ Fold in the Fun
Using a spatula, gently fold in the M&M’s, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and white chocolate chips.

7️⃣ Scoop & Shape
Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon portions and place on the prepared baking sheets. For uniform cookies, weigh each dough ball (2 oz recommended).

8️⃣ Bake
Bake for 9–11 minutes or until edges are golden brown and centers are still slightly soft and puffy.

9️⃣ Cookie Drop Method (Optional)
Halfway through baking, lift the baking sheet slightly and let it drop to encourage flattening. Repeat when they come out of the oven for a chewier, flatter texture with gooey chocolate pockets.

🔟 Cool
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature ingredients: Butter, peanut butter, and eggs blend more evenly at room temperature, resulting in a smoother dough and better texture.

  • Don’t overbake: Remove cookies from the oven when the edges are just golden and the centers look slightly underbaked. They’ll continue to set as they cool.

  • Customize the mix-ins: Feel free to substitute the red, white, and blue M&Ms with other holiday-themed candies or mini chocolate chips for a different occasion.

  • Freezer-friendly: You can freeze cookie dough balls for up to 3 months. Bake directly from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to the baking time.

  • Make it gluten-free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats.

  • Dairy-free option: Swap in plant-based butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.

  • Nut-free alternative: Replace peanut butter with sunflower seed butter for a school-safe, allergy-friendly version.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 2 oz / 57g)
  • Calories: 240 kcal
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: 4th of July Recipes, Cookie Recipes, Patriotic Desserts, Summer Baking, Holiday Treats, No-Chill Cookies, Festive Baking Ideas

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