Naturally Gluten Free Monster Cookies
As for me, I have many memories of “helping” my mom bake cookies, or at least many memories of eating a lot of cookie dough as she made the cookies! Chocolate chip cookies and Monster cookies were hands down my favorite cookies as a child and still are favorites of mine! I refuse to let being gluten intolerant stand in my way of enjoying these nostalgic treats as an adult. Thank goodness Monster Cookies can be made naturally gluten free!
These are cookies that everybody can enjoy…which is something that can be tricky. The whole gluten free thing can seem overwhelming when you are trying to accommodate a friend or family member who cannot eat gluten. It is easiest to make a dessert that all your guests can enjoy with out making a gluten free option and a gluten filled option, which make these Monster Cookies great!
I always need help eating these yummy Monster Cookies, bu I need help making them too. I have my kiddos help measure out the chocolate chips, M & M’s, oats etc.
Somethings to note:
*Use certified gluten free oats. While oats are naturally free, unfortunately they are usually processed with wheat. I recommend using Bob’s Red Mill or Trader Joes oats.
*Basic milk chocolate M&M’s do not contain gluten. However, the package does not indicate that they are produced in a gluten free facility, making it possible to come into contact with gluten.
- ½ cup multi-colored chocolate candies
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- 1 stick of softened butter
- 1 ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 4 ½ cups gluten free quick-cooking oatmeal
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the eggs and sugars. Once it is mixed well, add the salt, vanilla, peanut butter, butter, and mix until combined. Add the chocolate candies, chocolate chips, baking soda, and oatmeal. Stir until combined. Drop dough (about 2 tablespoons) on baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
- Bake 8-10 minutes. Do not let them get crispy. Let stand for a few minutes and then remove from baking sheets. Enjoy!
- *Use certified gluten free oats. While oats are naturally free, unfortunately they are usually processed with wheat. I recommend using Bob's Red Mill or Trader Joes certified gluten free oats.
- *Basic milk chocolate candies do not contain gluten. They may not be produced in a gluten free facility and make come into contact with gluten.