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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!
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.
Notes
* * Bring eggs to room temperature before using by leaving out of the fridge for at least 30 minutes, preferably for an hour.
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!