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Monster Cookies Mix
A recipe for Monster Cookies Mix in a jar. It is a great gift for the holidays or any time of the year.
Ingredients
For the mix:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 cups rolled oats
- 3/4 cup candy-coated chocolate candies or chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
To make monster cookies:
- 3/4 cup smooth or chunky peanut butter not natural
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
Instructions
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Mix together the granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Pour into a 1-quart Mason jar.
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Top with a layer of half of the oats. Add the candies in a layer, and top with a layer of brown sugar. Top with a layer of the remaining oats and then a layer of walnuts. Seal with the lid, decorate the jar if you like, and attach a label with these instructions for the recipient:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Mix together the peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and eggs in a bowl. Add the contents of this jar. Form the dough into 2-inch balls and set on cookie sheets 2 inches apart. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until the tops of the cookies begin to brown. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
Recipe Notes
Recipe © 2012 by Shaina Olmanson and used by permission of The Harvard Common Press.