Baking with Mom
After reading "The Best Mouse Cookie" to Julianna a few times in the past two weeks we were inspired to make a batch of mom's favorite ooey-gooey Monster cookies. Julianna sat close by, adorned in a handmade chef's hat, and "talked" to mom while she baked. She is sure to be a fan of baking just like her mom when she grows up. Also, check out my recipe for "Monster Cookies." They are wonderfully chewy and so easy to make -- be warned they are addictive and the recipe makes about 40 of them!
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- “Musti” the mouse, Julianna’s Chefs Hat and our own batch of the BEST cookies!
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- So excited! It’s my first baking lesson
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- A little flour on the cheek and nose just means you’re serious about baking!
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- This is so much FUN!
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- What? Are we really making 40 of these cookies??
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- DING! I hear the timer — cookies are ready to come out!
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- Wishing I could have just a little taste…
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- All this baking makes me sooo tired!
Monster Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 12-ounce jar crunchy peanut butter
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 1/2 cup M&Ms chocolate candies
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 4 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal (not instant)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.
In a very large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and sugars. Mix well. Add the salt, vanilla, peanut butter, and butter. Mix well. Stir in the M&Ms, chocolate chips, cranberries, baking soda, and oatmeal. Drop by tablespoons 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Do not overbake. Let stand for until cool. Store in airtight container.
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