Saturday, November 9, 2013

Monster Cookie Bars

I LOVE Monster Cookies. There is nothing about them that isn't wonderful. But...they make a big batch and take a long time to make and are a little messy. Then I found this recipe on FB or P and thought, "GENIUS!"


Monster Cookie Bars

Ingredients

1 stick Butter
1 cup White Sugar
1 cup Brown Sugar
3 Eggs
1-½ cup of Chunky Peanut Butter
2 teaspoons Baking Soda
4-½ cups Oatmeal
1 package (12 Oz. Size) Mini Chocolate Chips
1 package (12 Oz. Size) of milk chocolate M&M's (we prefer Reese's Pieces)

Directions

1. Combine the butter and sugars, blend well
2. Blend in eggs one at a time and baking soda
3. Add peanut butter in mix and blend until smooth
4. Then one cup at a time, mix in oatmeal
5. Slowly add in the M&M’s and chocolate chips (if you are using a mixer, don't over mix or candies will break)
6. Spread in a well greased 10x15 pan for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees– do not overbake! These taste better just a little on the soft side. Store in an airtight container.

Since we had friends coming over the next weekend, I even had an "excuse" to make them. They were a HUGE hit...I even made a second batch a few days later. SO much easier than cookies...and just as good (if not BETTER because they stay chewy). Happy eating!