Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2007

These are a very good cookie; a pleasant change from the usual choc chip. I followed the recipe as is, but next time I will increase the amount of M&M's and use mini choc chips as opposed to regular. My first batch was rather thin, so the following batches I increases the cookie size in hopes of having a chewier cookie. Looks good so far, but they aren't totally cool yet so they may still fall.

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lovestohost

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Aug. 26, 2007

I made these once now every time my kids have a youth event, I'm asked to bring a batch. People who don't like oatmeal cookies are always surprised when that ask about what is in them. Thanks for giving me a fool proof recipe that makes lots of big cookies.

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yogadea

Reviewed: Aug. 23, 2007

These turned out really good. A great way to spend time with your kids or grandchildren. Though the dough was a little sticky, we let sit in fridge for about an hour before putting on baking sheets and baking. Yummy!

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Cooking 101

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Rockford, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2007

I made a half batch of these cookies in case we didn't care for them. I used the original recipe, thought I did find my dough quite wet so added more flour. The cookies baked for about 14-15 minutes and came out beautiful and full. They fell flat when they started to cool. Once fully cool, I bagged them, and they promptly fell apart. That said, they are delicious. I made them for a harvest crew, and though they were chunks rather than cookies, the men raved about them! Though I am disappointed they didn't stay together, I'd probably make them again.

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JSAVIDGE

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jun. 24, 2007

I love these cookies, I got this recipe from foodtv, Paula Dean makes them and they're our favorite cookie ever.

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Janice

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Southgate, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 2, 2007

I made this recipe with some crushed cereal in place of some flour, I milled the cereal and half the oats in the food processor to have a finer textured cookie. Also used whole wheat flour and lots of 5 spice powder. Used raisins and chocolate chips, which both taste great with the spices. I replaced the egg with egg replacer powder and used all vegan margarine. The cookies turned out sooooo goood! I was worried cause the dough was a little crumbly but they are nice and chewy soft. hmmmm yum. Try this one. Would be great with peanut butter and coconut for a more authentic monster cookie. Overall I think this is a great base recipe to improvise off of. Thanks Linda!

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Mamacita

Reviewed: May 11, 2007

I made these for my stagecraft class as a post exam treat last semester. They were such a huge hit that I'm doing it again (it's a traditon now). Everyone loves these cookies. one boy ate 6.

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Madelyn F

Reviewed: Apr. 21, 2007

I make cookies at least once a week, so I've tried A LOT of recipes. This one was so tasty, easily one of my very favorites. I didn't alter the recipe at all, and they turned out wonderful. I did chill the dough before cooking. I made them a week ahead of a wedding shower, froze them, and they tasted awesome a week later. Just like I had made them earlier that day. It makes a LARGE batch of cookies. If you aren't making for a big event, you may want to half the recipe.

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A. Draper

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Roosevelt, Utah, USA

Living In: Provo, Utah, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2007

these are the best cookies ever! i halved the recipe to make 36 cookies and replaced butter with peanut butter...and i only use chocolate chips...dont use any candy coated chocolate...everyone always loves them and asks for the recipe!

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