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Halloween is only 2 weeks away!!
With that in mind, I’m sure you have a Halloween party or two coming up, and you’ll need something to bring! May I suggest this festive twist on the classic monster cookie?
Some of you may be asking what a monster cookie is. If you’ve ever had a cookie with M&Ms in it, then you’ve had one! Our version features delicious Reese’s Pieces in place of the classic chocolate candies. It gives them a peanut buttery bite in festive brown, orange, and yellow!
If you have a favorite cookie base, simply mix in the Reese’s pieces. If not, we’ve got a new one we’ve been testing this season that is divine! So simple, and easy to change up!
Notes
* * Bring eggs to room temperature before using by leaving out of the fridge for at least 30 minutes, preferably for an hour.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs * *
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 12 oz Reese’s Pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, beat together softened butter and shortening on medium-high speed for 30 seconds. Add in the brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt. Beat together, scraping the sides as needed, until ingredients are fully combined.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. Gradually begin adding in the flour and beating to combine. Once mixture becomes too thick, switch to a wooden spoon and mix until combined. Stir in Reese’s Pieces, making sure to distribute as evenly as possible.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using two spoons, drop dough onto sheet about 2 inches apart. If desired, flatten dough mounds into circles about 3/4 inches thick.
- Bake for 8-9 minutes or just until edges are light brown. Allow cookies to cook on the sheet for 5 minutes, then move to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container.
With the colder weather finally here, we’ve been baking up a storm. What cookie recipe do you want to see in the future? Comment below!