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Stephanie Moore

4th of July Monster Cookies (Easy Patriotic Dessert)

Soft, chewy cookies with a patriotic twist, blending peanut butter, oats, and festive candy coatings. A hybrid of chocolate chip and candy-laden classics, perfect for sharing at holiday gatherings with a customizable macro-friendly option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup blue candy-coated chocolate pieces
  • 1/2 cup red candy-coated chocolate pieces

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and oats
  3. In another bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar
  4. Add peanut butter and egg whites, mixing until smooth
  5. Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients
  6. Fold in white chocolate chips, red and blue candies

Notes

For high-protein version, replace 1/2 cup flour with unflavored vanilla whey protein isolate. Use room temperature egg yolk if adding protein powder. For lower-carb option, substitute sugars with erythritol or monk fruit blend and use sugar-free chocolate chips. Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.