I get a lot of questions about baking without gluten. Thankfully I'm not adversely effected by gluten, so I don't have to worry about developing gluten-free recipes. However, that means that I can't help some potential bakery clients. So...when I come across a naturally gluten-free recipe, I cheer. And do a little happy dance. It's a little one but it's there nonetheless.
So listen to this ingredient list. Peanut butter. Oats. M&Ms. Chocolate Chips. Raisins (wait--don't leave yet), and then the normal eggs, sugar, leavener, etc. Oh...and the raisins are totally optional. I really like them, but I know that's a deal breaker for some, and you really shouldn't break up with these cookies! The other good thing about this recipe is that it makes a lot of cookies! It's great to bring to a party (playoff or Superbowl party anyone??) and people will be begging you for the recipe. Trust me.
Speaking of playoffs...I know that I can't complain (and that you don't feel sorry for me) but I'm going to the Broncos-Ravens playoff game on Saturday. Super excited to see the Broncos crush the Ravens again but you guys...the high on Saturday in Denver is 18 degrees. As in 14 degrees below freezing. And that's the high when the sun is up and shining. We only see the sun for the first quarter and then it peaces out to shine on warmer places. Jerk. So basically I'm going to freeze my everything off because sitting outside for 4 hours when the high is 18 degrees is miserable. Any tips on staying warm?? I need every tip you have! Every single one. Please...my toes beg you!
So listen to this ingredient list. Peanut butter. Oats. M&Ms. Chocolate Chips. Raisins (wait--don't leave yet), and then the normal eggs, sugar, leavener, etc. Oh...and the raisins are totally optional. I really like them, but I know that's a deal breaker for some, and you really shouldn't break up with these cookies! The other good thing about this recipe is that it makes a lot of cookies! It's great to bring to a party (playoff or Superbowl party anyone??) and people will be begging you for the recipe. Trust me.
Speaking of playoffs...I know that I can't complain (and that you don't feel sorry for me) but I'm going to the Broncos-Ravens playoff game on Saturday. Super excited to see the Broncos crush the Ravens again but you guys...the high on Saturday in Denver is 18 degrees. As in 14 degrees below freezing. And that's the high when the sun is up and shining. We only see the sun for the first quarter and then it peaces out to shine on warmer places. Jerk. So basically I'm going to freeze my everything off because sitting outside for 4 hours when the high is 18 degrees is miserable. Any tips on staying warm?? I need every tip you have! Every single one. Please...my toes beg you!
Monster Cookies Recipe
Makes about 4 dozen
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1/2 cup butter, softened
12 ounces creamy peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
3 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
4 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup M&Ms
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a mixing bowl fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, peanut butter, and sugars until incorporated. Add in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed. Mix in the baking soda, salt, and vanilla. When fully incorporated, add the oats. Then mix in the M&Ms, chocolate chips, and raisins.
Drop by tablespoons (or use a cookie scoop) about two inches apart from each other on the sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes (don't overbake!) and let sit on the sheet for 3 minutes before removing to a flat surface to cool. Store in zippered bags or a sealed container.
Barely adapted from Food Network and Paula Deen
Makes about 4 dozen
Print this recipe
1/2 cup butter, softened
12 ounces creamy peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
3 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
4 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup M&Ms
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a mixing bowl fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, peanut butter, and sugars until incorporated. Add in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed. Mix in the baking soda, salt, and vanilla. When fully incorporated, add the oats. Then mix in the M&Ms, chocolate chips, and raisins.
Drop by tablespoons (or use a cookie scoop) about two inches apart from each other on the sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes (don't overbake!) and let sit on the sheet for 3 minutes before removing to a flat surface to cool. Store in zippered bags or a sealed container.
Barely adapted from Food Network and Paula Deen
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