Description

Valentine Monster Cookies are quick and easy festive treats bursting with chewy texture and colorful candy. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, these soft, thick cookies combine oats, peanut butter, mini chocolate chips, and red, pink, and white candy-coated chocolates to create a fun and delightful bake that’s sure to brighten any celebration.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup peanut butter

Mix-Ins

3 cups oats
1 cup mini chocolate chips
1 cup Valentine M&M’s or candy-coated chocolates (red, pink, white)
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or dried fruit (such as walnuts, pecans, cranberries, or cherries)

Instructions

Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for a non-stick surface.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents for consistent texture.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy to incorporate air and blend sweetness.
Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and peanut butter until fully combined, creating the signature monster cookie richness.
Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
Fold in Oats and Candy: Stir in the oats, mini chocolate chips, and Valentine M&M’s candies, adding chewy texture and festive colors.
Scoop and Bake: Use a large cookie scoop or spoon to drop generous mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling and firm up while staying chewy and moist inside.

Notes

Use room temperature softened butter for better creaming and tender cookies.
Remove cookies from the oven when edges are set but centers still look slightly soft to maintain chewiness.
Chill dough for 15-30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
Fold in candy and chips last to prevent color bleeding or melting during baking.
Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 220 kcal
Sugar: 16 g
Sodium: 130 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg

Keywords: Valentine cookies, monster cookies, peanut butter cookies, Valentine's Day treats, chewy cookies, festive cookies