Best Paula Deen Monster Cookies Recipe

Make your kids happy by baking these Paula Deen monster cookies. These colorful cookies are loaded with the goodness of peanut butter, oatmeal, chocolate chips, and colorful candies for a perfect dessert choice. It will please you as they have an amazingly soft texture. 

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These monster cookies are very popular, and we definitely love its great texture. They are made with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and colorful candies. I’m too excited to share this ‘perfect’ recipe with you. These cookies are unlike most traditional recipes. It’s more like a peanut butter cookie with oats rather than an oatmeal cookie with peanut butter. 

These cookies are very soft, and it doesn’t require any chilling before. The only thing our chef has suggested to keep in mind is not to overwork the dough, or else you won’t get those chewy cookies. Also, he has asked you to go through this guide thoroughly, as it has answered all your questions. 

So, what are you waiting for? Try these easy Paula Deen monster cookies right away and enjoy it on your breakfast or mid-day snack. You will find all the necessary information below relating to this recipe. Just follow them for the best flavors. 

What Exactly Is A Monster Cookie?

Monster cookies are large, thick, and chewy and loaded with oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and candies. They have a golden brown crust with soft and gooey inside. The recipes typically include raisins, which add a bit of sweetness and tartness, while the M&Ms add a bit of crunch.

These cookies are widely famous and delicious and will please everyone. They are perfect for a snack, dessert, or potluck. So, next time you’re looking for a big, bold, and delicious cookie, reach for a monster cookie!

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Is This The Exact Paula Deen Monster Cookies Recipe?

Yes, this is the exact Paula Deen monster cookies recipe that our chef has prepared in the studio. He has used peanut butter for the recipe, as suggested by the chef. Also, he has prepared this recipe step-by-step as Chef Paula Deen.

Therefore, the result is creamy, fluffy, light-textured cookies with a hint of sweetness and spice. This recipe is incredible and sure to try at home.

We were initially skeptical about this recipe, but it was the best comfort food. It was delicious, smooth, and, best of all, it was easy to prepare. All you have to do is follow this recipe guide thoroughly for the best results.  

Are Paula Deen Monster Cookies Different From Regular Monster Cookies?

Paula Deen monster cookies are very different from the regular ones. Paula Deen hasn’t used all-purpose flour in her recipe, while regular recipes call for all-purpose flour instead of oats. 

Other than this, the chef hasn’t included unsalted butter in her recipe as she has used peanut butter for that authentic flavor and texture. At the same time, other recipes call for unsalted butter besides peanut butter to give that rich texture and flavor. 

Why You’ll Love This Paula Deen Monster Cookies Recipe?

  • Easy-To-Make – Once you find it easy to make, you will never repurchase the store-bought cookies. 
  • No Fancy Ingredients – This recipe takes just eight ingredients, and you can easily find them in nearby stores. 
  • Customization – The best part of these biscuits is adding or swapping any ingredient per your taste and preferences. 
  • Delicious – Though this recipe is simple and easy, it has everything you need: chewy, healthy, gluten-free, and chocolatey. 
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Are Paula Deen Monster Cookies Vegan And Gluten-Free?

Unluckily, these Paula Deen monster cookies are not vegan-free as they contain eggs. But you can make it vegan-free by combining one tablespoon of ground flaxseed or chia seeds with two and a half tablespoons of warm water. Or you can use a cup of yogurt or half a cup of mashed bananas. 

But the best part is, it is gluten-free as it contains no flour or gluten-related ingredients. So, gluten intolerants can have these cookies with a cup of coffee. 

Equipment Required To Make Paula Deen Monster Cookies

  • Oven – Bake the monster cookies in the preheated oven for ten to fifteen minutes until chewy and brown. 
  • Baking Tray – Place the cookies on the baking tray to help prevent crisp edges and browning.
  • Baking Sheet – A baking sheet allows hot air to sweep over the cookies, which means quicker baking immediately. 
  • Bowl – Prepare the monster cookies in a bowl by combining everything. 
  • Whisk – We will mix the dry ingredients with a wire whisk to thoroughly mix.
  • Spatula – Combine the ingredients well with a spatula until crumbly dough is formed. 
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Paula Deen Monster Cookies Ingredients

  • Eggs – Beat eggs in the mixture to make your cookies extra-rich and velvety texture.
  • Peanut Butter – Add a tablespoon of peanut butter to the batter for a salty, sweet, nutty, and earthy taste. 
  • Butter – Unsalted and softened butter will give richness, tenderness, and structure to the cookies.
  • Vanilla Extract – Add a floral note to these cookies with a splash of vanilla extract.
  • Oats – Rolled oats are the heart of this cookie recipe. They provide fiber and protein.
  • Chocolate Chips – Chocolate chips will go well with these peanut butter and oats cookies and add umami-rich flavors.
  • Colorful Candies – Adding colorful candies to the batter will make a great add-in or topping to the cookies. 
  • Raisins – Raisins will add a soft, sweet, and juicy flavor to the cookies.
  • Baking Soda – Baking soda will help the dough spread, resulting in more evenly baked cookies.
  • Brown Sugar – Brown sugar will help brown the cookies, making them crispier.
  • Caster Sugar – Adding caster sugar to the monster cookies recipe will yield a sandier texture and make them crunchy. 
  • Salt – Salt will help make the cookies chewy and enhance flavor.

Paula Deen Monster Cookies Ingredients Substitutions

  • Peanut Butter – Peanut butter is the reason behind sweet and nutty cookies. But you can substitute it with almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower butter.
  • Oatmeal – You can use either quick-cooking oats or old-fashioned oats. Old-fashioned oats will give the cookies a chewier texture, while quick-cooking oats will give the cookies a softer texture.
  • Eggs – Add flaxseeds or chia seeds with water instead of whisking eggs.
  • Sugar – Substitute brown sugar with white sugar in equal amounts, but you won’t get the same chewiness.
  • Salt – Salt will enhance the flavor profile, but you can substitute it with vanilla extract.
  • Candies – You can substitute colorful candies with any candy, such as mini marshmallows, nuts, or M&Ms.

Can You Use Natural Peanut Butter In This Recipe?

Yes, you can use natural peanut butter in monster cookies, but your cookies would be more oily and less chewy. That is why we recommend using creamy peanut butter for monster cookies. 

The reason behind using creamy peanut butter would be to yield a smooth texture that helps to create a chewy cookie. It will also impart a rich flavor that compliments the other ingredients in the cookie.

But, if you are using natural peanut butter for monster cookies, adding flour and stirring it well is important. It will help distribute the oil evenly and prevent the cookies from becoming too oily. 

What Are The Best Oats For This Recipe?

Quick-rolled oats are the best oats for making monster cookies. These types of oats cook faster than old-fashioned oats. It is important for monster cookies, as you want them to bake quickly so they don’t spread too much. 

The reason behind using quick oats is that they absorb moisture well, which helps to create softer cookies while using old-fashioned oats will give the cookies a chewier texture. We have used rolled oats as it has added a chewy texture and a bit of nutrition to my cookies.

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Paula Deen Monster Cookies Preparation And Cooking Time

Preparation TimeCooking TimeTotal Time
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Paula Deen Monster Cookies Recipe Steps

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Step 1- Take a bowl and whisk two large eggs.


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Step 2- Now, add a cup of brown sugar to the bowl.


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Step 3- Stir in a cup of caster sugar.


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Step 4- Scoop in a tablespoon of peanut butter and a knob of unsalted softened butter in the bowl.


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Step 5- Now, mix two teaspoons of baking soda and half a teaspoon of vanilla extract.


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Step 6- Sift in about three to four cups of rolled oats.


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Step 7- Stir in half a cup of chocolate chips and raisins.


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Step 8- Mix the dough together until crumbles form, and season it with a teaspoon of salt.


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Step 9- Throw some colorful candies and mix the dough well with a spatula.


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Step 10- Prepare the balls using your hands and transfer them to the baking tray lined with parchment paper.


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Step 11- Bake the cookies at 170°C for fifteen minutes until chewy, slightly soft, and crunchy.


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Step 12- Let the cookies rest and serve.

Tips To Make This Paula Deen Monster Cookies Better

  • These cookies barely spread out while baking, so try to press them with a spoon once they are baked. That will give these cookies their crinkled tops.
  • Our chef has recommended chilling the dough before baking it to help them hold their shape and prevent it from spreading.
  • The cookies should be golden brown on the edges but still soft in the center. Overbaking will make them dry and hard.
  • Be creative over here! Add your touch to the cookies. Add nuts, dried fruit, or candy.
  • We’ve used rolled oats, but we suggest using old-fashioned oats to give these cookies a chewier texture.
  • Add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the dough to prevent these cookies from being too soft. It will help absorb moisture.
  • Use a cookie or ice cream scoop to scoop out the dough. It will help ensure that the cookies are all the same size, which will help them to bake evenly.
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How Do You Keep Your Cookie Batter From Spreading?

Cookies naturally expand during baking, but the point is to keep them from spreading too much. To prevent your monster cookies from spreading, use exact proportions and no guesswork of the ingredients. Other than this, let the ingredients rest at room temperature, especially the eggs.  

Our chef recommends chilling the dough before baking it for at least half an hour to prevent it from spreading too much. Also, he has advised not to overmix the dough as it can develop gluten, which can be the reason for the cookies being spread.

Lastly, baking these cookies at a lower temperature is recommended as it will help them to cook more slowly and evenly, which will also help prevent them from spreading.

Why Are Your Monster Cookies Flat?

Nothing is more disappointing than baking a batch of cookies and having them turn out flat as pancakes when you were hoping for light and airy results. You can still eat them, but you should know that they taste very different. But how did it happen? I’ve compiled the most common causes of flat cookies:

  • If you have used butter and if it is melted instead of softened, it won’t incorporate enough air in your cookies; it won’t make cookies rise, making them flat.
  • If your cookie sheet is hot, the batch of cookies will spread a lot.
  • If your cookies repeatedly turn out flat, no matter the recipe, chances are your oven is too hot. 

How Will These Monster Cookies Look And Taste Like?

Recreating Paula Deen monster cookies was fun and easy. When our chef prepared a batch of these cookies, it turned out soft, chewy, and loaded with peanut butter, chocolate chips, and candies. 

This homemade version of monster cookies has a golden brown crust. The inside of the cookies are soft and gooey, with pockets of chocolate and peanut butter. The candies have added a bit of sweetness and tartness with a bit of crunch.

When we tasted it, it was rich and decadent. These cookies are very delicious and satisfying. It has become a perfect snack now.

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Paula Deen Monster Cookies Nutritional Values

Yes, these cookies are very healthy as they are made with oatmeal, which is a good source of protein. For more clarification, we’ve jotted down a list of its nutritional values below for your reference; take a look at the table below:

Calories199 kcal
Fat9.7 g
Cholesterol19 mg
Sodium128 mg
Potassium127 mg
Carbohydrates26 g
Sugar18 g
Protein3.9 g

How To Store These Monster Cookies Properly?

These Paula Deen monster cookies are best consumed when they are freshly baked. However, you can store them properly in a few ways. They are: 

  • Transfer freshly baked biscuits to an airtight container and store them at room temperature for up to two to three days. 
  • For longer storage, you can freeze them too. For this, let the freshly baked biscuits cool completely. Please place them in a large freezer bag and store them in the freezer for up to three months. 
  • Before baking, you can freeze the cookie dough balls in a freezer-safe container. When ready to bake, transfer the frozen dough to a baking sheet and increase the baking time by two to four minutes.

Can You Reheat These Paula Deen Monster Cookies?

Reheating these Paula Deen monster cookies is generally not recommended as it may affect their texture and flavor. Still, if you want to warm these monster cookies, you can go ahead by reheating it in the oven. How? Take a look at these pointers: 

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F, and meanwhile, line a baking sheet with parchment paper on a baking tray.
  • Now, place the biscuits on the sheet and warm them for five to ten minutes until heated.

Besides this, you can also reheat the cookies in the microwave for twenty to thirty seconds at regular intervals. You can also reheat biscuits on the stove or in an air fryer. However, it’s pretty tricky. But the ultimate choice is yours.

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What To Serve These Monster Cookies?

You can serve many recipes with Paula Deen’s monster cookies. Some of them are –

  • Paula Deen Vegetable Soup – This classic dish made with beef and veggies will pair perfectly with chewy and slightly crispy cookies. You can dip the biscuits in the soup and serve.
  • Paula Deen Blueberry Cobbler – Serve blueberry cobbler with your cookies this time. Make your fruit and juicy dessert and enjoy its deliciousness with flaky biscuits.
  • Paula Deen Fried Green Tomatoes – Serve your biscuits with this crispy and unique dish made by frying green tomatoes dipped in a buttermilk mixture. It’s rich, crispy, and healthy, and it will perfectly complement your flaky biscuits. 
  • Paula Deen Goulash – Serve your monster cookies with this traditional Hungarian soup. This Paula Deen goulash soup is a cold and refreshing soup made from meat, vegetables, and seasonings.
  • Paula Deen Pimento Cheese Spread this delicious cheesy spread made with pimento peppers, mayonnaise, and two types of cheese on chewy monster cookies. Paula Deen’s pimento cheese recipe is a creamy indulgence to enjoy with salted cookies.

Other Recipes To Try

So, it was all about Paula Deen monster cookies. These cookies are very easy to make and chewy. You have to follow the guide for the exact flavors and textures. 

So, if you liked this recipe, you should check out Paula Deen’s recipes. Some of them are Paula Deen Egg Custard Pie, Paula Deen Buttermilk Pie, Paula Deen Carrot Cake, Paula Deen Blueberry Cobbler, Paula Deen Pineapple Upside Down Cake, and Paula Deen Coconut Cake.

Recipe Card

Paula Deen Monster Cookies Recipe

Paula Deen monster cookies recipe is classic. They are super-sized, chewy, and dripping with chocolate chips, candies, and peanut butter.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Chef’s Delight
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 199 kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Oven
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Wire Rack

Ingredients
  

  • cup Oatmeal
  • 12 oz Peanut Butter
  • 1 stick Butter
  • 3 Eggs
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ¼ cup Raisins
  • ½ cup Chocolate Chips
  • ½ cup Colorful Candies
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • ¼ tablespoon Caster Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Instructions
 

  • Take a bowl and whisk two large eggs.
  • Now, add a cup of brown sugar to the bowl.
  • Stir in a cup of caster sugar.
  • Scoop in a tablespoon of peanut butter and a knob of unsalted softened butter in the bowl.
  • Now, mix two teaspoons of baking soda and half a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  • Sift in about three to four cups of rolled oats.
  • Stir in half a cup of chocolate chips and raisins.
  • Mix the dough together until crumbles form, and season it with a teaspoon of salt.
  • Throw some colorful candies and mix the dough well with a spatula.
  • Prepare the balls using your hands and transfer them to the baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake the cookies at 170°C for fifteen minutes until chewy, slightly soft, and crunchy.
  • Let the cookies rest and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3.9g | Fat: 9.7g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 127mg | Sugar: 18g
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are monster cookies made of?

Monster cookies contain eggs, chocolate chips, candies, raisins, baking soda, oatmeal, vanilla, sugar, and peanut butter.

What is the flavor of monster cookies?

Monster cookies have vanilla flavor and are loaded with chocolate chips and candies. They are crispy and tasty cookies.

How many carbs are in monster cookies?

One monster cookie contains 34g of carbohydrates.

What do monster cookies go well with?

Monster cookies go well with ice cream, coffee, milk, eggs, and chocolate sauces.

What can I drink with cookies besides milk?

You can drink hot cardamom chocolate, apple tea, Irish coffee, milkshakes, and smoothies.  

Conclusion

Craving for a good bite? Try these monster cookies, and you will love their taste and texture – some spooky fun with these monster cookies during Halloween. 

For your perfect holiday treatment, monster cookies will never go wrong. So when are you making them? Start today instead. 

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