It seems like everyone has a recipe for a huge, decadent cookie, known usually as Monster Cookies. I’ve certainly made them before. I don’t think I’ve ever seen any with a chocolate cookie. I also started thinking that I don’t bake nearly enough with cashews. So, that’s how I ended up with these cookies.
And they are fabulous. The flavor and texture of them reminds me a lot of those chocolate no-bake cookies that most of us are familiar with. You know the ones with the peanut butter, chocolate, and oats that are made in a saucepan. I made a similar cookie using Nutella earlier this year.
As with most “monster” cookies, these are jam-packed with flavors. Chocolate, peanut butter, and cashews supply plenty of crunch, while the oats add the chewiness of an oatmeal cookie.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 & 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 & 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup peanut butter chips
- 1 cup coarsely chopped cashews
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°. Line baking sheets with silicone liners or parchment paper.
Beat butter until smooth. Add sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Beat until combined. Add eggs, one a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla and beat until combined. Gradually add flour and cocoa powder until just combined. Stir in oats, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and cashews.
Drop dough by 1/4-cup portions onto prepared baking sheets. Place cookies about 3 inches apart.
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until done. Let stand for 1-2 minutes on baking sheet. Then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
http://www.bakeorbreak.com/2007/12/chocolate-monster-cookies/
December 15th, 2007 at 10:28 am
These cookies may be my favorites from Jennifer this Christmas Season! They are truly “monster” cookies in that they are a full dessert (or breakfast in my case) in just one cookie. There is a ton of flavor in them, and they are so, so good!
December 15th, 2007 at 10:34 am
Most monster cookies don’t appeal to me but these do. I like that they’re nice and oaty! Plus with chocolate and peanut butter, you’ve totally got me:)
Julie
December 15th, 2007 at 12:51 pm
Just today, I was thinking how some kind of oatmeal cookie would taste good & I stop by your blog & see your recipe! Not crazy about peanut butter chips so will try another mix-in
December 15th, 2007 at 3:07 pm
cookies look wondefrulllll and deleciousssss
December 15th, 2007 at 5:00 pm
Julie, they truly are delicious!
JEP, I must be reading your mind! You could definitely use something besides peanut butter chips. Maybe white chocolate or caramel or butterscotch or cinnamon. That’s the beauty of monster cookies. Pretty much anything goes.
Thanks, sagari!
December 15th, 2007 at 5:45 pm
My sister came back from a trip to the North East region of Brazil and, among other things, she brought a bag of cashew nuts. I think I have just found out what to do with them.
December 17th, 2007 at 8:10 am
Oh, YUM! Chocolate, peanut butter and cashews?? Delicious!
December 17th, 2007 at 11:07 am
Patricia, I hope you enjoy them!
Dana, I couldn’t agree more!
December 18th, 2007 at 3:53 am
Soooo good!
December 19th, 2007 at 8:00 pm
I love monsters! I love chocolate!
Will make soon.
December 19th, 2007 at 9:09 pm
Thanks, Marcia!
Anna, I hope you enjoy them!
February 1st, 2008 at 10:48 pm
I want to try these! Do you use old-fashioned or quick oats, or does it matter?
February 2nd, 2008 at 11:18 am
Pam, either kind of oats should work. I usually use old-fashioned unless the quick kind are specified. Enjoy!