Description
These 4th of July Monster Cookies are a crowd‑pleasing, easy-to‑make treat that combines a chewy oat base with vibrant sprinkles and melty chocolate chips. Perfect for patriotic parties, the soft texture and sweet flavor make them ideal for kids and adults alike. With simple pantry ingredients like butter, brown sugar, oats, flour, and vanilla, you can bake a batch in under 30 minutes, delivering 24 generous cookies that look as festive as they taste. Enjoy with grape juice for extra festive fla
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup colorful sprinkles
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine oats, baking soda, salt, and flour.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Fold in colorful sprinkles and chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared sheet, spacing apart.
- Bake for 10‑12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on sheet then transfer to rack.
Notes
- For a gluten‑free version
- use a 1‑to‑1 gluten‑free flour blend and certified gluten‑free oats. Chill dough for 15 minutes for thicker cookies. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to retain softness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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