Paula Deen's Monster Cookies

This is my favorite Monster Cookie recipe. There is no flour in this recipe so they stay soft & chewy for a few days. I can only vouch for a few days because they never last any longer than that when I make them.


3 eggs
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
13 oz. jar creamy peanut butter (I have yet to find a 13 oz jar so good luck with that. I just put in what I think is 13 ounces.)
1 stick butter, softened
1/2 cup M&M's (seriously...1/2 cup...I double this)
1/2 cup chocolate chips (double this too, sometimes they are dark chocolate)
2 tsp baking soda
4 1/2 cups quick cooking oatmeal (not instant)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats. ( I don't always do this & they turn out fine)

2. In a very large mixing bowl, combine the eggs & sugars. Mix Well. Add the salt, vanilla, peanut butter, and butter. Mix well. Stir in the M&M's, chocolate chips, baking soda & oatmeal.

3. Drop by tablespoons 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Do not over-bake. Let stand for 3 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool.