Monster Cookie Dough Balls (Print Version)
Soft dough balls packed with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and colorful M&M's. Perfect for snacking.
# Ingredients:
→ Dough Base
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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2 ounces cream cheese, softened
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3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
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3/4 cup powdered sugar
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1 cup quick-cooking oats, uncooked
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
→ Mix-ins
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1 cup mini M&M's, divided
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1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
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1/4 cup peanut butter chips
# Steps:
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In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, cream cheese, and peanut butter until smooth and well combined.
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Add vanilla extract, light brown sugar, and powdered sugar to the mixture, and mix until fully blended and creamy.
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Stir in quick-cooking oats and all-purpose flour until evenly incorporated and no dry spots remain.
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Gently fold in 1/2 cup of mini M&M's, mini chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips until evenly distributed.
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Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Transfer the remaining 1/2 cup of mini M&M's to a plate and roll each ball in M&M's, pressing gently to coat. Add more M&M's if needed for full coverage.
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Refrigerate the dough balls for at least 1 hour before serving. Store in the refrigerator after preparation.
# Notes:
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For best texture, refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow the dough balls to firm up. These are meant to be served chilled.