Marshmallow Monster Cookies

Monster cookies are a delicious combination of oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and often M&M candies. Adding marshmallows to the mix can take these cookies to a whole new level of gooey goodness. Here's a recipe for Marshmallow Monster Cookies:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 4 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup M&M candies (or any candy-coated chocolates of your choice)
• 1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Mix in the peanut butter until well combined.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the baking soda and rolled oats. Gradually add this oat mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until everything is well incorporated.
6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, M&M candies, and mini marshmallows. You can reserve a handful of M&Ms and marshmallows to press into the tops of the cookies before baking for a more colorful appearance.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie as they will spread while baking.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The centers will still be soft and may look slightly underdone, but they will continue to set as they cool.
9. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy your delicious Marshmallow Monster Cookies!

These cookies are a delightful combination of sweet, chewy, and crunchy, thanks to the marshmallows and candies. Feel free to get creative with your choice of candies or add nuts if you like. Enjoy your homemade Marshmallow Monster Cookies!