Best Monter Cookies (Gluten-Free)
Cutest Monster Cookies are thick, chewy, and packed with peanut butter, oats, and candy pieces. This quick recipe delivers a bakery-style texture, and it's very easy to make, with no chilling required. These cookies are always a hit!
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/4 cup gluten-free all-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup candies, M&M style
- 1/2 cup chocolate chunks or chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Whisk together gluten-free all-purpose flour, gluten-free oats, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy (2 minutes). Add peanut butter and mix well. Add egg and vanilla extract and mix. Add the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Roll tablespoons of dough into balls and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets. Gently press down on the balls and flatten them slightly. Top the cookies with the candies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove them from the oven and let them cool before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store the cookies covered at room temperature for 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can freeze them in an air-tight container or freezer bag.