Description
Classic Monster Cookie Bars are thick, chewy bars loaded with oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and colorful candy-coated chocolates. They’re easy to make, fun to eat, and perfect for any crowd.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup candy-coated chocolates (e.g., M&M’s), divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time. Add peanut butter and vanilla, and mix until smooth.
- Stir in baking soda and salt, then add oats and flour until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and most of the candy-coated chocolates, reserving some for the top.
- Spread dough evenly into the prepared pan. Press remaining candies on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until edges are golden and center is just set.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Swap peanut butter for almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free option.
- Add chopped pretzels, coconut, or seasonal candies for variety.
- Use quick oats in place of old-fashioned oats if needed.
- Freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 2 months.
- Microwave bars for 10 seconds to enjoy warm and gooey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
