Monster Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, room temperature
02 - 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, packed
03 - ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
04 - ⅓ cup smooth peanut butter, room temperature
05 - 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk, room temperature
06 - 2 teaspoons vanilla
07 - 2 teaspoons maple syrup

→ Dry Ingredients

08 - 1 cup (115g) old-fashioned rolled oats
09 - 1¼ cups (155g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
10 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
11 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
12 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt

→ Mix-ins

13 - ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus more for top
14 - ¾ cup M&M candies, plus more for top

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add peanut butter and mix until smooth. Beat in eggs, vanilla, and maple syrup.
03 - Whisk together flour, leaveners, salt, and oats. Add to wet ingredients in two additions until just combined.
04 - Stir in chocolate chips and M&Ms until evenly distributed.
05 - Scoop 2-ounce portions 3 inches apart. Press tops slightly level. Add extra chips and M&Ms if desired.
06 - Bake 9-11 minutes until edges set but centers slightly underbaked. Cool on wire rack.

# Notes:

01 - No chilling required
02 - Stores 4 days at room temperature
03 - Can be frozen