Monster Cookies

My college dining hall used to make these cookies. They always got them perfectly cooked so that they were the perfect softness. I've made these several times since college when I'm feeling nostalgic for the super-satisfying combination of peanut butter, M&Ms, and oatmeal. They are also really easy drop cookies, and are sweet, nutty, and energy-boosting at the same time.

I was trying to think of something to make for having a few people over for the Super Bowl last weekend, and remembered these. They seemed right for the Super Bowl because they seem like something that would be great for after a long workout... or, equally, after watching a bunch of professionals do that. 

Monster Cookies

Makes about three dozen

1/2 C butter
1/2 C peanut butter
2/3 C brown sugar
2/3 C white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 C oatmeal
1 C flour
1 C M&M's

1. Preheat over to 350 degrees.
2. Mix butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and white sugar.
3. Mix eggs with baking soda and vanilla, then combine with former mixture.
4. Add dry ingredients, and bake 9 to 11 minutes on a greased cookie sheet. ** These are best when they're soft, so don't over bake. Check at 9 minutes and take them out if possible.

Music to cook to #1: 

Joanna Newsom, Does Not Suffice

I rediscovered her 2010 album "Have One on Me" while baking these cookies last weekend, and I'm readdicted to this song now.

Music to cook to #2:

I loved Prince on New Girl on the show that aired right after the Super Bowl! Better than  in the half-time show. He is so intentionally over-the-top but endearing at the same time. A favorite song:

Little Red Corvette