Amish Monster Cookie Recipe

5 from 2 votes

This chewy, hearty cookie is packed with oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and colorful candies; a no-flour, old-fashioned treat straight from Amish baking traditions.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Resting Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings: 4

Course: Cookies, Healthy Sweet Snacks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 cup peanut butter smooth and unsweetened
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark
1 cup candy-coated chocolate like M&M’s
½ teaspoon salt optional, for balance
Optional add-ins: chopped nuts raisins, coconut flakes

Equipment

Mixing bowls
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Cookie scoop or ¼-cup measuring cup
Wooden spoon or spatula

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix together peanut butter, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Stir in the baking soda and salt, then fold in oats until combined.
Gently mix in chocolate chips and candy pieces.
Use a large cookie scoop or ¼-cup measuring cup to form dough balls and place them spaced apart on the baking sheet.
Flatten slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until edges are set and centers still look soft (they’ll firm up while cooling).
Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Nutrition (per cookie, approx.)

Calories: 320 kcal
Protein: 8g
Carbs: 32g
Fat: 18g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 20g

Notes

Use mini M&M’s for more even chocolate distribution.
Swap in almond or cashew butter for a twist.
Freeze dough balls for up to 3 months, bake straight from frozen with 2 extra minutes.