How to make:
Vegan Monster Cookies
These Vegan Peanut Butter Monster Cookies are full of peanut butter, chocolate candies, oats and chocolate chips for a decadent dessert. They’re made more nutritious with whole wheat flour and flax!
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Author:
Yield:
16 cookies 1x
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup non-dairy butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups peanut butter*
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons white whole-wheat flour
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate-covered candies
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- To a small bowl, add flaxseed and 2 1/2 tablespoons water; stir. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- To a large bowl, add non-dairy butter, flax mixture, and both sugars. Beat with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides. Add peanut butter and vanilla; beat for 2 minutes, until smooth.
- Add baking soda and flour; stir with a rubber spatula until just mixed. Do not over-mix. Add candies, chocolate chips, and oats; fold in gently.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place on an ungreased baking sheet; press down on each dough ball slightly.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
Notes
*If your peanut butter is unsalted, add 1/8 teaspoon salt with the peanut butter and vanilla.
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