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4th of July Monster Cookies: Best Patriotic Cookie Recipe

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4th of July Monster Cookies are thick, soft, and chewy patriotic cookies loaded with oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, red, white, and blue candies, and festive sprinkles. Perfect for Independence Day celebrations, summer cookouts, and holiday dessert tables.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup red, white, and blue candy-coated chocolates
  • 1/2 cup patriotic sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Beat butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time.
  5. Mix in vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients.
  7. Fold in chocolate chips, candies, and sprinkles.
  8. Scoop large portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
  9. Press additional candies onto the tops of cookies.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  11. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  12. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • Do not overbake for soft and chewy centers.
  • Use old-fashioned oats for the best texture.
  • Chill dough for 20-30 minutes if needed.
  • Add extra candies before baking for a bakery-style look.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze baked cookies or dough for up to 3 months.
  • Perfect for Fourth of July, Memorial Day, and Labor Day celebrations.
  • Can be made gluten-free using certified gluten-free oats and flour.

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