A girl at work refers to me as Betty Crocker so when I brought these cookies to a work function she asked “Did Betty Crocker make these?” to which I replied “Actually, this time, she did!” I only changed the recipe slightly by substituting vegetable oil for butter (because a cup of butter in anything makes me uncomfortable) and by reducing the amount of M&M’s (because too many make the cookies too sweet. Yes, that’s possible.)

Monster Cookies

• 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker chocolate chip cookie mix
• 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker peanut butter cookie mix
• 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk chocolate M&M’s

Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir all ingredients except candies until soft dough forms. On ungreased cookie sheets, place about 1/4 cupfuls dough about 3 inches apart. Add 3-5 M&M’s to the top of each cookie, making sure to press them down. Bake 12 to 13 minutes or until light golden brown. Makes about 20 cookies.

About Jessica Black

Hi, I'm Jessica. I'm a 29 year-old, full-time graphic design supervisor at an advertising agency in Buffalo, NY. While I love design, art, typography and photography, I'm also passionate about cooking and trying out new recipes. I'm happily married and my husband, Spencer, and I are proud puppy parents of a french bulldog named Oscar.

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