Pumpkin Spice M & M Monster Cookies

We have been so busy lately. I have to admit, it’s getting a little overwhelming.
With the kids starting school, getting back into the swing of things, schedules, homework, soccer practices, soccer games, birthday parties… Sometimes it can be too much!



I had a chance a few weeks ago to hang with my best friend from high school. We had a chance to just forget about all the craziness in our lives, relax and enjoy each others company. We made lunch, talked, played with the kids, laughed a lot and of course baked! We made the Pioneer Woman’s “Monster Cookie”  recipe, and replaced the classic m & m candy with these fun Fall pumpkin spice flavored M & M’s. I made these last year around this time of year as well. They are definitely a favorite of mine!

Here’s what you need:

• 2 sticks (1/2 Pound) Butter (salted) Softened
• 1/2 cup White Sugar
• 1-1/2 cup Brown Sugar, Packed
• 2 whole Large Eggs
• 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
• 1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
• 1-1/2 cup Oats (either Quick Or Regular)
• 1/2 cup PUMPKIN SPICE M & M’s (more To Taste)
• 1/2 cup Pecans, Chopped (more To Taste)
• 3/4 cups Chocolate Chips (milk Or Semi-sweet)
• 1/2 cup Peanut Butter Chips
• 2-1/4 cups Rice Krispies

Here’s what you do:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Cream butter with sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and beat.
Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher 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.
Add Rice Crispies at the very end, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix!
Use a cookie scoop to scoop balls of dough onto a cookie sheet. Bake until golden brown, then allow to cool on a rack.




What a fun filled baking day! Here’s how our cookies turned out:

Why not invite a friend over and bake together?!?
In other news, I had a birthday last weekend. Celebrated the 6th anniversary of my 25th
Here are a few photos from my birthday-



This time of year just makes me feel extra thankful. Thankful for my sweet family and husband. Thankful for friends. Thankful for life, for a savior who has given me all these wonderful blessings in my life.
Hope this season brings you much happiness, love and laughter (and a little baking too!)
I’d love to hear from you if you give these cookies a try!
Enjoy Friends…

PS- I’m thankful for this little blog of mine too