Every year, my family looks forward to our Fourth of July backyard celebrations, and these Patriotic Monster Cookies have become a new favorite! I took my beloved soft batch monster cookies (those thick, chewy, peanut buttery ones loaded with oats and chocolate) and dressed them up with vibrant red, white, and blue M&M’s.They’re perfect for potlucks, fireworks watching, or anytime you want a festive treat that screams summer.Soft centers, slightly crisp edges, and that classic monster cookie texture with a patriotic pop! Be sure to check out even more of my Fourth of July Recipes, too! Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Email *Save Recipe Ingredients & Substitutions Unsalted Butter: Room temperature butter creates a soft, rich cookie base.

If using salted butter, reduce the added kosher salt slightly.Creamy Peanut Butter: Creamy peanut butter gives the best smooth, chewy texture.Natural peanut butter can work, but it may make the dough slightly drier or more crumbly, depending on the brand.

Light Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness, moisture, and helps create that soft, chewy center.Eggs: Bind the dough and help create structure while keeping the cookies tender.Out of eggs? Check out my egg substitutes to try.

All-Purpose Flour: The main structure for these thick bakery-style cookies.For best results, don’t substitute with cake flour.Old-Fashio

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