{"id":9298,"date":"2026-06-23T08:15:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T08:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infokothabd.com\/eng\/?p=9298"},"modified":"2026-06-23T08:15:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T08:15:33","slug":"patriotic-monster-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infokothabd.com\/eng\/patriotic-monster-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Patriotic Monster Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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\u00a0soft batch monster cookies\u00a0(those thick, chewy, peanut buttery ones loaded with oats and chocolate) and dressed them up with vibrant red, white, and blue M&amp;M\u2019s. They\u2019re 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! 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If using salted butter, reduce the added\u00a0kosher salt\u00a0slightly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Creamy Peanut Butter:<\/strong>\u00a0Creamy 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.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Light Brown Sugar:<\/strong>\u00a0Adds sweetness, moisture, and helps create that soft, chewy center.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eggs:<\/strong>\u00a0Bind the dough and help create structure while keeping the cookies tender. Out of eggs? Check out my\u00a0egg substitutes\u00a0to try.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All-Purpose Flour:\u00a0<\/strong>The main structure for these thick bakery-style cookies. For best results, don\u2019t substitute with cake flour.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Old-Fashioned Oats:<\/strong>\u00a0Add chew and texture. Quick oats can be used in a pinch, but the cookies will be slightly softer and less textured.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Red, White, and Blue M&amp;M\u2019s:<\/strong>\u00a0Add festive color and chocolate crunch for the patriotic theme. I like to add a few to the top of each cookie for even more patriotic flair!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips:<\/strong>\u00a0Add extra pockets of chocolate throughout the cookies. You can swap for milk or dark chocolate chips if preferred.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mix-in Tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Once you add the M&amp;M\u2019s and chocolate chips, mix on low speed for only about 5 seconds, or fold them in by hand. 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at the same rate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t overbake:\u00a0<\/strong>Pull the cookies when the edges are lightly golden, and the centers still look soft. They\u2019ll finish setting on the baking sheet for that perfect chewy texture.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-214077\" title=\"Soft and Chewy Patriotic Monster Cookies loaded with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and festive red white blue M&amp;Ms for Fourth of July.\" src=\"https:\/\/iambaker.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Patriotic-Monster-Cookies-4.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iambaker.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Patriotic-Monster-Cookies-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/iambaker.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Patriotic-Monster-Cookies-4-800x940.jpg 800w, https:\/\/iambaker.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Patriotic-Monster-Cookies-4-768x902.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iambaker.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Patriotic-Monster-Cookies-4-400x470.jpg 400w, https:\/\/iambaker.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Patriotic-Monster-Cookies-4-150x176.jpg 150w\" alt=\"Stack of Patriotic Monster Cookies with the top cookie broken in half showing chewy texture.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1410\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"h-can-i-freeze-monster-cookie-dough\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I freeze monster cookie dough?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Scoop the dough into portions and freeze on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag or container. Bake from frozen, adding 1 to 2 extra minutes to the bake time.<\/p>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_2_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-content adthrive-content-2 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"CI3urbD1nJUDFe11KgkdNRkTKg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,131154088\/AdThrive_Content_2\/52e41fac28963d1e058a100c_0__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,131154088\/AdThrive_Content_2\/52e41fac28963d1e058a100c_0\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,131154088\/AdThrive_Content_2\/52e41fac28963d1e058a100c_0\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"9\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"h-can-i-make-these-cookies-smaller-or-larger\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I make these cookies smaller or larger?<\/h3>\n<p>Absolutely. For smaller cookies, use a 1-tablespoon scoop and reduce the bake time slightly. For larger bakery-style cookies, use a 3-tablespoon scoop and add a couple of extra minutes in the oven.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-can-i-use-different-m-amp-m-s-or-chocolate-chips\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I use different M&amp;M\u2019s or chocolate chips?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. You can swap in regular M&amp;M\u2019s, peanut butter chips, white chocolate chips, or even butterscotch chips. Just keep the total mix-ins about the same so the dough holds together well.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-why-do-you-recommend-chilling-the-dough\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do you recommend chilling the dough?<\/h3>\n<p>Chilling helps the cookies stay thick and prevents them from spreading too much in the oven. It also enhances the flavor and gives the oats time to hydrate for a better texture.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-how-do-i-know-when-the-cookies-are-done-baking\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I know when the cookies are done baking?<\/h3>\n<p>The edges should look lightly golden, while the centers still look soft and slightly underbaked. They will continue to set as they cool on the baking sheet.<\/p>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_3_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-content adthrive-content-3 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"CLrArrb1nJUDFY27rAIdtJ08Yw\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,131154088\/AdThrive_Content_3\/52e41fac28963d1e058a100c_0__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,131154088\/AdThrive_Content_3\/52e41fac28963d1e058a100c_0\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,131154088\/AdThrive_Content_3\/52e41fac28963d1e058a100c_0\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"a\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-214072\" title=\"Soft and Chewy Patriotic Monster Cookies loaded with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and festive red white blue M&amp;Ms for Fourth of July.\" src=\"https:\/\/iambaker.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Patriotic-Monster-Cookies-.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iambaker.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Patriotic-Monster-Cookies-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/iambaker.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Patriotic-Monster-Cookies--800x779.jpg 800w, https:\/\/iambaker.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Patriotic-Monster-Cookies--768x748.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iambaker.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Patriotic-Monster-Cookies--400x389.jpg 400w, https:\/\/iambaker.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Patriotic-Monster-Cookies--150x146.jpg 150w\" alt=\"Close up of a halved Patriotic Monster Cookie showing tender inside.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1168\" \/><\/figure>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_4_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-content adthrive-content-4 adthrive-ad-cls\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-store-patriotic-monster-cookies\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Store Patriotic Monster Cookies<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Room Temperature:<\/strong>\u00a0Store Patriotic Monster Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 to 5 days. They stay soft and chewy, especially if the container is sealed well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Freezer (Baked Cookies):<\/strong>\u00a0Once completely cooled, freeze cookies in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Freezer (Dough):<\/strong>\u00a0You can also freeze the cookie dough. Scoop into portions, freeze until solid, then store in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Bake straight from frozen, adding 1 to 2 extra minutes to the bake time if needed.<\/p>\n<p>Check out my\u00a0Guide to Freezing, Baking, and Storing Cookies\u00a0for more helpful tips.<\/p>\n<p><em>Serve these at room temperature with a cold glass of milk, or make ice cream sandwiches with vanilla bean ice cream for an over-the-top patriotic dessert. They\u2019re also gorgeous on a red, white, and blue dessert table!<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-212561\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"212561\" data-servings=\"41\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-food-iab wprm-min-400 wprm-min-500 wprm-min-600 wprm-min-700 wprm-max-800 wprm-max-900\">\n<div class=\"wprm-template-iab-header\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-343x343 size-343x343\" src=\"https:\/\/iambaker.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Patriotic-Monster-Cookies-1-500x500.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 343px) 100vw, 343px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iambaker.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Patriotic-Monster-Cookies-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/iambaker.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Patriotic-Monster-Cookies-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iambaker.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Patriotic-Monster-Cookies-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/iambaker.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Patriotic-Monster-Cookies-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" alt=\"Patriotic Monster Cookies on a white table from overhead.\" width=\"343\" height=\"343\" \/><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-rating-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-rating wprm-recipe-rating-recipe-212561 wprm-recipe-rating-separate\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-details wprm-block-text-uppercase\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-average\">5<\/span>\u00a0from\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-count\">2<\/span>\u00a0votes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bolder\">Patriotic Monster Cookies<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separate wprm-block-text-uppercase\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-uppercase\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-uppercase\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-custom-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Chill Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-uppercase\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-uppercase\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">55<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\">These Patriotic Monster Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and festive red, white, and blue M&amp;M\u2019s!<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-template-iab-buttons\">SavePrintRateComment<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-212561-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-212561-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"212561\" data-servings=\"41\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Recipe_1_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-recipe adthrive-recipe-1 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"CK3vqrD1nJUDFWKpZgIdsOgw6A\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,131154088\/AdThrive_Recipe_1\/52e41fac28963d1e058a100c_0__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,131154088\/AdThrive_Recipe_1\/52e41fac28963d1e058a100c_0\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,131154088\/AdThrive_Recipe_1\/52e41fac28963d1e058a100c_0\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"6\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a01 cup (2 sticks \/ 227 g) unsalted butter,  room temperature\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(2 sticks \/ 227 g) unsalted butter,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">room temperature<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a01 cup (258 g) creamy peanut butter\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(258 g) creamy peanut butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a01 \u00bd cups (300 g) light brown sugar,  packed\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 \u00bd<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(300 g) light brown sugar,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">packed<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a02 large eggs, room temperature\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">eggs,<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">room temperature<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a02 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(250 g) all-purpose flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a01 cup (90 g) old-fashioned oats\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(90 g) old-fashioned oats<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a01 teaspoon baking soda\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking soda<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a0\u00bd teaspoon kosher salt\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">kosher salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a01 cup (203 g) Red, White, and Blue M&amp;M\u2019s milk chocolate candies, plus extra for topping (optional)\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(203 g) Red, White, and Blue M&amp;M\u2019s milk chocolate candies,<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">plus extra for topping (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a01 \u00bd cups (252 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 \u00bd<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(252 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-212561-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-212561-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"212561\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-212561-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-212561-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">In a large bowl using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a hand mixer), beat the butter on medium-high speed until smooth, about 1 minute.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-212561-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Add the peanut butter and mix until creamy and fully combined, about 2 minutes.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-212561-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Add the brown sugar and beat on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes, until light and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Recipe_2_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-recipe adthrive-recipe-1 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"COTorbD1nJUDFVvHhAAd_K8mdQ\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,131154088\/AdThrive_Recipe_2\/52e41fac28963d1e058a100c_0__container__\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,131154088\/AdThrive_Recipe_2\/52e41fac28963d1e058a100c_0\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" src=\"https:\/\/b61ef3269bf9240fa1dfbe474e39065e.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-45\/html\/container.html\" name=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-is-safeframe=\"true\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-container-id=\"7\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-212561-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Add the eggs one at a time, mixing for about 30 seconds after each addition.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-212561-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Turn the mixer off. Add the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-212561-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">With the mixer on low (or mixing by hand), add the M&amp;M\u2019s and chocolate chips. Mix just until evenly distributed.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-212561-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon portions and place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Press extra M&amp;M\u2019s on top if desired.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-212561-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Chill the dough for 30 minutes. You can chill the dough in the mixing bowl, or scoop it first and chill the pre-portioned dough balls for easier baking later. If chilling longer than 30 minutes, cover tightly.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-212561-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">When ready, preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Bake cookies for 10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers still look soft.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-212561-step-0-10\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Recipe_3_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-recipe adthrive-recipe-1 adthrive-ad-cls\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-footer-container\">\n<div id=\"recipe-212561-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<p><button class=\"wprm-nutrition-toggle\">Show Nutrition Info<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dessert<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">Patriotic Monster Cookies<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-212561 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-disabled wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"212561\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\" data-servings=\"41\" data-original-servings=\"41\">41<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">cookies<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">199<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">Amanda Rettke\u2013iambaker.net<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-iab-cta\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every year, my family looks forward to our Fourth of July backyard celebrations, and these Patriotic Monster Cookies have become a new favorite! 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