MOMMA'S FAVORITE MONSTER COOKIES (GLUTEN-FREE)

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These are my all-time favorite cookies. I grew up making them with my mom, and now I am making them for my kids. They are great as they can be made gluten-free if you use GF oats, or are tolerant to regular oatmeal.

Provided by Momma Kate

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 15m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup white sugar
1 1/8 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup shortening (can use up to 1/4 cup margarine)
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 1/2 cups quick oats
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 lb M&M's plain chocolate candy
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cream shortening and sugars together.
  • Add eggs, peanut butter and vanilla, mix well.
  • Mix in quick oats, baking soda and salt, mix well.
  • Stir in M and Ms, chocolate chips and nuts.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls (or by rounded tablespoonfuls for extra large cookies) on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 13 minutes for softer cookies and 14-15 minutes for crisper cookies.
  • Remove to wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.8, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 13.6, Sodium 122, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 12.5, Protein 3.8

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