What are monster cookies you ask? Well, let me tell you. They are one of the best kinds of cookies because they take 3 of the best kinds of cookies and mix it into one dough… and then add one of the best cookie add-ins there is, M&Ms!!
I can’t wait to dive into all the amazing Valentine’s Day recipes that are fun, festive, easy and quick and perfect to make for your loved ones for a very special Valentine’s Day dessert. You can make these with your kids, for a galentines, for your special person, for your family, a love day get together, your co-workers, small group or honestly JUST FOR YOU cause you deserve it. 🙂
Let’s talk about Valentine’s Day- I know there can sometimes be some controversy about Valentine’s Day. For example, some people don’t enjoy the mushy gushy celebration of love and some people who are single don’t like a day reminding them of their singleness, and others may feel especially lonely. I’ve been single for my whole 21 years of life, BUT I personally love Valentine’s Day because I love, LOVE.
Don’t get me wrong, that doesn’t mean I haven’t felt those feelings before. I just love celebrating life as much as I can because life is a gift, even if I’m single. Holidays are the perfect opportunity for that and Valentine’s is the perfect time to celebrate EVERYONE you love. Not just your special “one.” I know that day will come for me when God shows me the right person and I’m thankful for the season I’m in even though I desire to be married one day. I’m trusting in God with my future and I hope this can encourage you to as well. 🙂
Even though this year I may not be receiving a box of chocolate and a teddy bear, I will be receiving eternal love from my Jesus. Which is better anyway and best be betting I’ll get myself a pint or two of Graeters Ice Cream as well. I think it all comes down to the perspective we have on life and on love. God is love and He creating all things that are good so that’s what keeps me going.
SO with all that being said, VALENTINE’S DAY is so so special because it gives us a SPECIFIC opportunity to show our love and be loved and reminds us we should always LOVE. Well, what better way to show our love than with DESSERT? You’ve come to the right place because I love sharing desserts that are perfect for each holiday.
These Valentine’s Day Monster cookies are the perfect dessert for your special day. They are flavorful, easy to make, no chill, chocolatey and super quick to whip up. I am so excited for you to try them out. They truly are delicious.
Cookies are one of my favorite recipes to create and desserts to make. I love that they are a dessert anyone can make. Although they may take a little practice to PERFECT, if you have a good recipe they are almost guaranteed to work with any level of baking experience. Plus cookies are just one dough with a handful of ingredients.
I love sharing a list of everything you’ll need to make my recipes before I get into all the details so that way you can see everything you may need to grab at the store to make these and see what you already have. That way you don’t start making the recipe and then realize you’re missing an ingredient. Always make sure you have everything you need before you start baking.
What you’ll need-
- butter (unsalted)
- peanut butter
- brown sugar
- sugar
- eggs
- vanilla extract
- vanilla bean paste (optional)
- oats
- flour (all purpose)
- baking soda
- salt
- milk
- chocolate chips
- Valentine’s M&Ms
- flaky sea salt (optional)
- parchment paper
All the ingredients for these cookies are super easy to find whether that’s at your nearby grocery store or already in your kitchen ready to go. Valentine’s Day colored M&Ms can usually be found at Walmart, Publix, Winn-Dixie, Aldi, Walgreens, Target, etc.
This recipe can also be used for anytime, you can use normal m&ms or any holiday to adjust for when you make them. OR you can even leave them out and these cookies would still be phenomenal.
Let’s Get Started!!
Valentine’s Day Monster Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste optional (replace with more extract)
- 3/4 cup oats
- 2 1/4 cup flour all purpose, spooned and leveled
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup Valentine's M&Ms
- flaky sea salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350° F and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, add your softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar and sugar. Stir until well combined.
- Add your egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract and vanilla bean paste. (If you don't have vanilla bean paste, add a dash more of vanilla extract.) Stir together until light and fluffy in texture.
- Then, add all of your dry ingredients, including your flour, baking soda, oats and salt. Stir until just combined. If your dough seems too dry, add 2 tbsp of milk.
- Add your chocolate chips, and m&ms reserving some for the tops of the cookies. Stir until just combined.
- Scoop out your cookie dough into 1-2 inch balls and place on your baking sheets lined with parchment paper a few inches apart. (to prevent them from spreading into each other) Top with additional chocolate chips and M&ms.
- Bake at 350℉ for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and using a round cookie cutter, scoot around the cookies to make them round and all the same size. Top with flaky sea salt. (optional)
- Let cool, share and enjoy!!
Did you enjoy this recipe? If so, I would So APPRECIATE if you write a review so others can try it out too! Don’t forget to smile because you are loved! <3
I hope that you enjoy this recipe with your loved ones and that it brings people together. This recipe was meant to be enjoyed!!
If you make it, I would love to see! Please tag me on my socials and on my instagram @whiskfullyblessed. I can’t wait to see how you like it and I’m so excited to reshare your cute photos!!
These cookies were so delicious, they turned out so soft and lovely! I took them to work to share and everyone had nice things to say about them.
I made these for a bakesale we had at work and they were a huge hit!!! Recipe was super easy to follow as well!
Will definitely be making them again soon!