Monster Cookie Fudgy Brownies
A decadent layer of fudgy brownies topped with a delicious monster cookie mixture of peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and M&Ms, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 0.5 cup ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.33 cup ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 tsp ¼ tsp salt
Monster Cookie Topping
- 0.33 cup ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- 0.25 cup ¼ cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup ¼ cup mini M&M’s
- 0.25 cup ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- to taste Optional: extra M&M’s for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8" pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until glossy.
- Gently fold in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- In a separate bowl, mix the creamy peanut butter, old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, M&Ms, and chocolate chips until thick.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture on top of the brownie batter and gently swirl or press it down.
Baking
- Bake the combined creation for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them into squares.
Notes
These brownies can be served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. They can also be made healthier with low-sugar sweeteners or dairy-free swaps.