Monster Cookies

Base cookie ingredients:

1 cup of unsalted butter, softened

2 eggs, room temperature

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

3/4 cup of granulated sugar

3/4 cup of packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon of baking soda

1 teaspoon of salt

2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour

Kids Monster Cookies Mix-Ins

1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter

1 1/4 cups of M&Ms

1 cup of Chocolate Chips

Adult Monster Cookies Mix-Ins

1/2 cup of chopped pecans

1 cup of chocolate chips (dark chocolate preferable)

1 cup of chopped Heath bar bits

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Beat the butter until light and fluffy. Add the sugars and beat at medium speed until well incorporated and fluffy.

2. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat for about 2 minutes on medium speed.

3. Add the baking soda and beat for 30 seconds. Be sure to scrape down the sides and bottom to ensure all the butter is well incorporated.

4. Add the flour and salt, a bit at a time until incorporated but do not overmix.

5. Fold in the ingredients for either the kid version or the adult version. OR split the dough in half and cut the mix-in ingredient measurements in half, for half adult cookies and half kid cookies.

6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop on rounded spoonfuls of dough and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden bown. Be sure to let them cool on the baking sheet before you move them.

Recipe should make about 3 dozen cookies.