Monster Cookies

I had a dream about Monster Cookies-not sure if that's what everyone calls them? My sisters and I used to make these cookies with my mom when we were little. We would make a ton of dough and keep it in the freezer so we could make Monster Cookies all month long! I hadn't thought about these cookies for years but had a random dream that I was eating them, weird.

I am the middle sister and my older and younger sisters both live out of state. I was getting ready to mail out their Christmas packages when I had this dream about Monster Cookies. I decided that I had to make them to mail with their gifts so I ran out to get all of the ingredients. Maybe this will become a tradition?

They turned out just how I remembered:)

You have to make them large or they won't turn out chewy and yummy inside.

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
•  1 12-ounce jar creamy peanut butter
• 1 stick butter, softened
• 1/2 cup multi-colored chocolate candies
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 4 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal (I used half quick oats & half old fashioned oats)
• I added about a cup of coconut as well (optional)

Directions

Combine eggs and sugars. Add the salt, vanilla, peanut butter, and butter. Mix well. Stir in the chocolate candies, chocolate chips, baking soda, and oatmeal. Drop by tablespoons 2 inches apart onto the cookie sheets. Bake at 350 for 8 to 10 minutes. Be careful not to over bake them. Let stand for about 3 minutes before removing them from the cookie sheet.

I also made another version where I substituted raisins for the M&Ms and added lots of coconut. They were delicious as well!