Did you grow up with Monster Cookies? I didn’t (my mom baked chocolate chip cookies) but most of my friends’ moms made these. And so I have a handful of their recipes handwritten on old-fashioned recipe cards that I love to make. Some have flour and some of them don’t. And I’ve found I actually prefer the naturally gluten-free flourless Monster Cookies. And ever since I discovered naturally dyed M&M candies from Unreal, I knew it was time to make a healthier version of Monster Cookies! These cookies are made with natural coconut sugar and healthier candy for a super tasty cookie that everyone loves. These are most definitely not ‘health food’ cookies, but they are a healthier treat, with less sugar than the originals. Think of Monster Cookies as a combination of the classic Oatmeal Cookies and Peanut Butter Cookies with a good amount of chocolate! I like to make these into smaller cookies using about 1.5 tbsp per cookie. You can make the cookies larger if desired, the baking times will vary depending on the sizes. This post was originally published in 2022, but has been updated with more information, tips, and nutrition facts in 2023.
