The Best Soft Monster Cookies – Gooey, Colorful & Loaded with Flavor

Soft & Chewy Monster Cookies with Butterscotch Pudding

If you're craving a cookie that's gooey, colorful, and bursting with flavor, look no further than these Soft & Chewy Monster Cookies. Packed with M&Ms, brown butter, peanut butter, and a surprise addition of butterscotch pudding mix, these cookies strike the perfect balance of chewy, rich, and sweet. Great for bake sales, parties, or late-night cravings, these cookies are a crowd-pleasing treat you’ll want to make on repeat.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Made with brown butter for a rich, nutty depth

• Butterscotch pudding keeps them soft and chewy

• No chilling required—ready in under 30 minutes

• Perfect for peanut butter lovers

• Great for customizing with your favorite mix-ins

Ingredients

• 1 stick (1/2 cup) brown butter (cooled)

• 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter (softened)

• 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) creamy peanut butter

• 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1/2 can (about 7 oz) sweetened condensed milk

• 1 package (3.4 oz) instant butterscotch pudding mix

• 1 large bag (about 10–12 oz) M&Ms

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown butter, softened butter, and peanut butter. Mix until smooth and creamy.

3. Add both sugars and beat until light and fluffy.

4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add sweetened condensed milk.

5. Stir in the butterscotch pudding mix until fully combined.

2. Add Dry Ingredients:

1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

2. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.

3. Fold in M&Ms, reserving a few to press on top of each cookie.

3. Bake:

1. Scoop cookie dough onto prepared baking sheet (about 2 tablespoons per cookie).

2. Gently press a few extra M&Ms on top of each scoop for that picture-perfect finish.

3. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are just set.

4. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Tips & Tricks

• Brown your butter ahead of time so it has time to cool. It adds deep, nutty flavor!

• Don’t overbake: they might look slightly underdone in the center but will firm up as they cool.

• Customize: Swap M&Ms for chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or pretzel bits for a sweet and salty twist.

• Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer freshness.

FAQ

Can I use crunchy peanut butter?
Yes! It'll add a bit more texture.

What if I don’t have butterscotch pudding mix?
You can substitute vanilla or chocolate pudding mix, though the butterscotch flavor adds a special touch.

Can I chill the dough?
Totally optional—but if you do, the flavors will intensify and the cookies will bake up a bit thicker.

These Soft & Chewy Monster Cookies are the ultimate mash-up of nostalgic flavors and modern indulgence. Whether you’re baking for a crowd or just treating yourself, this one-bowl recipe delivers big flavor with minimal fuss. And thanks to the pudding mix and sweetened condensed milk, you get rich, chewy cookies every single time.

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