Monster Cookies

I got this recipe from Pioneer Women. Man, her recipes never disappoint! Another awesome cookie recipe to add to my collection. :) My kids loved helping me make these "monster" cookies. It's a good one to let them help since there is a little of everything for them to dump in!

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 sticks Butter (salted) Softened
• 1/2 c. Sugar
• 1-1/2 c. Brown Sugar, Packed
• 2 lrg. Eggs
• 1 T. Vanilla
  
• 1-1/2 c. Flour
• 1/2 t. Baking Soda
• 1 t. Baking Powder
• 2 t. Salt
• 1-1/2 c. Oats (either Quick Or Regular)
• 1/2 c. M & M's (more To Taste)
• 1/2 c. Pecans, Chopped (more To Taste)
• 3/4 c. Chocolate Chips (milk Or Semi-sweet)
• 1/2 c. Peanut Butter Chips
• 2-1/4 c. Rice Krispies cereal
  

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cream butter with sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and beat.

2. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add to mixing bowl and mix till combined. After that, add in remaining ingredients in whatever quantity you prefer. Add more nuts if you'd like, or more M & M's, more peanut butter chips or chocolate chips.

3. Add Rice Crispies at the very end, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix!

4. Scoop into balls of dough onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375* for 12 minutes or until golden brown, then allow to cool on a rack.

*Crunchy, chewy and delicious! I'm gonna omit 1 t. salt next time because it was extra salty, but that is the only thing I will change. Great recipe!!