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January 22, 2019

Monster Cookies Recipe for Valentine’s Day

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Oatmeal Monster Cookies for Valentine’s Day are the perfect sweet treat to make with the kids this Valentine’s Day!

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This Valentine's Day Oatmeal Monster Cookies recipe is so fun to make with the kids

You’ll love this Oatmeal Monster Cookies Recipe for Valentine’s Day!

I love baking with my kids.  There are so many positive reasons to bake with kids. It’s great bonding time, and you can talk about healthy food choices, math concepts, and more.  It’s really just a great thing to do with them!

This Oatmeal Monster Cookies recipe for Valentine’s Day is super tasty.  These cookies even have a few healthy ingredients in them.

In fact, you might be surprised to learn that there’s no flour, and that we’ve used wheat germ and milled flax seed.  But you’d never know it, they are incredibly good!

Oatmeal Monster Cookie Recipe Shopping List:

  • creamy or chunky peanut butter
  • light brown sugar and granulated sugar
  • unsalted butter
  • eggs
  • wheat germ
  • milled flax seed
  • vanilla extract, baking soda
  • quick-cooking oats
  • mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Valentine-themed chocolate covered candies
  • chopped walnuts (optional)

For a list of some of my favorite items to use when cooking, and why I chose them, please visit my Kitchen Resource page.

How to Make this Oatmeal Monster Cookies Recipe:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or mats.
  2. In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter, peanut butter, and sugars.
  3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
  4. Add in the baking soda, milled flaxseed and wheat germ.
  5. Add the quick-cooking oats, mini chocolate chips, candies and nuts.
  6. Use a spoonula to scrape down the sides and finish mixing everything together.
  7. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls, or use a cookie scoop to portion the dough onto the baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Let set 1-2 minutes on the pan before transferring them to a cooling rack.
  10. Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.

These Valentine's Day Oatmeal Monster Cookies are fun to make with the kids and great for classroom parties!

Delicious chewy cookies loaded with oats, peanut butter, mini chocolate chips and M&M candies.  What could be better than that?

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups creamy or chunky peanut butter
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon wheat germ
  • 1 tablespoon milled flax seed
  • 4 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup M&M’s plain or peanut butter chocolate candies Valentine’s Day themed
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the peanut butter, butter, and sugars. Beat in the eggs. Add in the baking soda, wheat germ, and milled flaxseed and vanilla extract. Mix to combine.
  • Add in the quick-cooking oats, chocolate chips, and M&M candies and mix well.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Cook for 10-12 minutes until golden brown, taking care not to over bake.
  • Let set 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool. Store cookies in an airtight container or bag for up to 1 week.

More Great Recipes for Kids:

  • Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies
  • Chocolate Pretzel Granola Bars – Peanut Free
  • Magic Bars Recipe with Shortbread Crust

 

Oatmeal Monster Cookies

Valentine's Day Oatmeal Monster Cookies are so fun to make with the kids

Oatmeal Monster Cookies for Valentine’s Day

Oatmeal Monster Cookies for Valentine’s Day are the perfect sweet treat to make with the kids this Valentine’s Day!
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Oatmeal Monster Cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 18
Calories: 528kcal
Author: Ang Paris

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups creamy or chunky peanut butter
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon wheat germ
  • 1 tablespoon milled flax seed
  • 4 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup M&M’s plain or peanut butter chocolate candies Valentine’s Day themed
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the peanut butter, butter and sugars. Beat in the eggs. Add in the baking soda, wheat germ and milled flax seed and vanilla extract. Mix to combine.
  • Add in the quick cooking oats, chocolate chips and M&M candies and mix well.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Cook for 10-12 minutes until golden brown, taking care not to over bake.
  • Let set 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool. Store cookies in an airtight container or bag for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg
Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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  1. Lelia says

    January 22, 2019 at 4:00 pm

    I love monster cookies!! Thanks for the recipe!

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  2. Penny says

    January 23, 2019 at 6:02 pm

    I like how you snuck some healthy stuff into these!!
    Penny

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  3. Tasha says

    February 6, 2019 at 4:07 pm

    Such a fun recipe! Thanks for sharing!

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