Monster Cookies

Makes 12

Made with one bowl and ready in 30 minutes. It’s a healthier twist on the classic, colourful dessert we all know and love!

• 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water)

• 115g (4 oz) vegan butter, slightly softened

• 120g (4.2 oz) peanut butter

• 200g (7 oz) brown sugar

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 135g (4.7 oz) plain flour

• 90g (3.1 oz) rolled oats

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp salt

• 200g (7 oz) vegan candy coated chocolate gems

• 80g (2.8 oz) vegan chocolate chips

1 Combine ground flaxseed and water in a small bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes to let the mixture thicken.

2 Preheat the oven to 175°C/350°F/

Gas 3. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

3 Add vegan butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar to a large bowl. Using a stand mixer or handheld electric mixer, cream ingredients together until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add the flax egg and vanilla extract. Cream together until combined. 4 Add all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to the bowl. Mix the ingredients together until the flour is evenly incorporated. Add the vegan M&M style candies and chocolate chips.

Mix together.

5 Scoop cookie dough into 12 balls. Transfer cookie dough to the baking sheets.

6 Bake cookies for 15 minutes, or until the edges are light golden-brown and the centre is still gooey. Remove cookies from the oven while they appear slightly under baked. They will de-puff and firm up while cooling.

7 Allow cookies to cool before devouring. Enjoy!

Recipe by Purely Kaylie, plant-based recipe developer and food photographer, purelykaylie.com @purelykaylie on Instagram