Gluten Free Monster Cookies! Thick, chewy and delicious! These are the perfect cookies to enjoy with a tall glass of milk!
I love being a food blogger but there are some things I could do without. The social media, promoting all of your recipes all the time, constantly trying to come up with new recipes, the photography, the video content, watching your social media numbers . . did I mention social media?
When something significant happens in the world, I’m usually the last person to find out. That baffles some of my friends because in their minds, I’m always online, or on social media so I should know this stuff. I am rarely on social media for leisure these days. . it’s all for work. Promoting my own content, my friends’ content, scheduling content/posts, the list is never ending.
Numbers.
Age, money, your salary, your weight, your height, your bust size, how much something costs, social media numbers, your followers .. these are all numbers people care about. These are numbers I care about and look at (some more than others). These numbers can also drive you insane.
I made these cookies initially to get rid of some leftover Easter candy that I had been munching on. Put the m&m’s in cookies I thought. . and give the cookies away, or freeze them.
But these were too good. I ate a few and didn’t give any away.
Next time, I think I need to add some crushed potato chips or Ruffles.
Gluten Free Monster Cookies! Thick and chewy and the perfect cookie to enjoy when you don’t want to think about anything, when you have friends coming over, or when you are hosting your daughter’s girl scout troop meeting or a play date.
Or, simply when you just want a delicious cookie!
Gluten Free Monster Cookies
Equipment
- stand mixer with flat beater attachment or electric hand mixer
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs* at room temp
- 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter softened or at room temp**
- 1/2 cup multi-colored chocolate candies or M&M's
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup raisins optional
- 4 1/2 cups gluten free old fashioned rolled oats***
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat together the eggs and sugars*. Add the salt, baking soda, vanilla extract, creamy peanut butter, and butter. Mix well. Stir in the chocolate candies, chocolate chips, raisins, (if using) and the gluten free old fashioned rolled oats. Drop tablespoon sized cookie dough balls approximately 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake until the edges are set and golden brown, for about 12 to 14 minutes. The cookies will still look a little soft in the center. Do not over bake. Let stand for about 3 to 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks. While the cookies are cooling, or right when you remove them from the oven, you can add more M&M's on top of each cookie if you want! Let the cookies cool completely before enjoying. To freeze: freeze the cookie dough balls on a flat surface, like a baking sheet. Once frozen completely; (I usually let them freeze overnight), transfer the frozen cookie dough balls to freezer safe gallon sized zip top bags. Recipe yields about 3 dozen cookies.When baking from frozen, bake at 350 for about 15 to 17 minutes. Bake until the edges are set and golden brown. Watch your cookies! Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe adapted from the Food Network
Yes please, these are the perfect cookie!
Oh gosh. I need these! They look so great
Monster cookies are the best! It’s been way too long since I’ve made my own, I need to do that, and soon!
Monster cookies are always a TOTAL winner in my house! I LOVE that these gems are gluten-free! They look so ultimately soft and chewy, Alice!
It’s like you knew I was exhausted of the numbers game and needed a cookie . Yum.
haha, right?!
Ugh, social media. I wish it would just disappear. Can I just eat a cookie (or ten) and pretend like it doesn’t exist? 😉
That’s the one think (and major important thing, unfortunately!) that I hate about blogging! Always having to be connected to social media! UGH! I’d rather just have a cookie too! These look delish!
Between me and my boys, these wouldn’t survive long here!
Trevor’s favorite cookie!
Cookieeeeee! ? Looks like temptation……should I try these? Yes!
I’m with you, 100%. I wish we didn’t have to be so plugged in, and I actively try to stay away from the typical social media news stuff since that’s NOT how I want to take my work breaks. These cookies look divine!
These cookies look SO good. I need one now!
Wow, those cookies look so delicious!!!!!!!!! Have to try making it for my kids very soon!!!!! Thanks for sharing.
Just made these and WOW! They are even better than I imagined! My daughter has a peanut allergy so I skipped the peanut butter in favor of a combo of almond butter and Nutella … yum! I also added some crushed cheese it’s and potato chips. They are seriously awesome! Thanks for the recipe!
I’m so happy you enjoyed them and wow, love all the additions you made!!! thank you for leaving a comment, Elizabeth!
Glunten free monster cookies so helpful for health …. many thanks
I love the recipe, thanks for your info 🙂
Gluten free food is awesome, love this cooking recipes
Just made these and WOW! They are even better than I imagined! My daughter has a peanut allergy so I skipped the peanut butter in favor of a combo of almond butter and Nutella … yum! I also added some crushed cheese it’s and potato chips. They are seriously awesome! Thanks for the recipe!
Hooray!!! So glad to hear! Thank you!
Can I make these with flour as my husband does not like oatmeal?
Hi Itza, sure! I’m not sure what the consistency will be but yes, you can! Let me know if you try it!
Great recipe! I made these and they’re a bit flat, not as soft as they probably should be 🙁 any suggestions?
Hi Meggie, you followed the recipe exactly?