{"id":32510,"date":"2020-02-12T05:00:23","date_gmt":"2020-02-12T11:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blissfulbasil.com\/?p=32510"},"modified":"2021-04-27T09:39:51","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T15:39:51","slug":"vegan-chocolate-chunk-monster-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blissfulbasil.com\/vegan-chocolate-chunk-monster-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Vegan Chocolate Chunk Monster Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"

These vegan chocolate chunk monster cookies are packed to their peanut butter edges with candy coated chocolates and chocolate chunks.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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We're in the throes of potty training over here at the Melillo household.<\/p>\n

No, no. I'm not looking for tips, tricks, or advice. We're already up to our ears in the stuff.<\/p>\n

Plus, it's already far too easy to feel like you might be doing something \"wrong\" in these mirky toddler potty waters. No need to welcome more confusion. But thank you if your mind went there, and I won't be shy about reaching out in the future should the time come.<\/p>\n

In the meantime though, I'll share a few realizations I've had in these last four short\u2014HA, that's funny... let me rephrase\u2014four long<\/strong>\u00a0days of potty training:<\/p>\n

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  1. Sloane is super sweet and yet also incredibly stubborn and strong-willed just like her momma. I had a hunch this might be the case. Potty training has shined a Hollywood size spotlight on that hunch.<\/li>\n
  2. Do NOT ever, ever, ever put your child down for a nap butt naked on the second day of potty training. If you come across this advice on the internet, X out of that tab like it's on fire. You've been warned.<\/li>\n
  3. I'm not above bribery like I once thought I was. You know... like when I judged other parents for bribing their kids before<\/em> I actually had a child of my own to wise me up. And please, no unsolicited mom-splaining about how potty training isn't \"supposed to\" involve bribery or rewards. \ud83e\udd1a\ud83c\udffb I know, I know, I know. Revert back to point 1. This child is next-level stubborn... girl can hold out for days on the potty without batting an eye.<\/li>\n
  4. I once was a psychologist practicing Applied Behavior Analysis. I'm now a mom practicing Applied Potty Analysis. This<\/em><\/strong> is harder. Making that $200k degree\u00a0work<\/em> for me. \ud83d\ude06<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    I'm sure I'll be enlightened with far more wisdom in the days and weeks to come,\u00a0but I think that's it for now.\u00a0Now that we've talked potty, aren't you excited for cookie talk? \ud83d\ude2c Let's have ourselves a momentary...<\/p>\n

    P.<\/p>\n

    A.<\/p>\n

    U.<\/p>\n

    S.<\/p>\n

    E.<\/p>\n

    between these two disparate subjects.<\/p>\n

    Alright, cookies. Cookies, cookies, cookies on the mind.<\/p>\n

    Chocolate chunk monster cookies, to be exact.<\/p>\n

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    These things are glorious. If you like my peanut butter cookie recipe<\/a>, you'll love this chocolaty, monster-y version.<\/p>\n

    These monster cookies are packed with peanut butter and rely on gluten-free oat flour just like those classic peanut butter cookies.<\/p>\n

    The biggest difference between the two, of course, is that these are decked out with rolled oats, chocolate chunks, and candy coated chocolates.<\/p>\n

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    After all, is a cookie really a monster without colorful candy coated chocolates?<\/p>\n

    Also, am I even making sense? My brain is a bit fried from all the P training.<\/p>\n

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    How to Make Vegan Chocolate Chunk Monster Cookies<\/h2>\n

    To make these vegan chocolate chunk monster cookies, you'll start by creaming together peanut butter, brown sugar (or coconut sugar), and vanilla until fluffy.<\/p>\n

    Meanwhile, whisk together a bit of oat flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and sea salt.<\/p>\n

    Next, add the oat flour mixture and a bit of almond milk (or water) to the peanut butter mixture, and beat until the dough pulls together into large mounds.<\/p>\n

    Then, stir in plenty of candy coated chocolates (I ordered these<\/a>* from Amazon) and chocolate chunks.<\/p>\n

    Scoop out mounds of the dough and drop each onto a lined cookie sheet.<\/p>\n

    Repeat until you've used all the dough, leaving a couple inches of space in between each dough ball.<\/p>\n

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    Bake the cookies for 10 to 14 minutes, or until their bottoms are light golden brown.<\/p>\n

    These cookies are quite tender when they initially come out of the oven, so you want to do your best to leave them be until they're completely cool.<\/p>\n

    From there, enjoy!<\/p>\n

    You can store them at room temperature or in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n

    Personally, I love their texture when they're chilled, so I recommend giving the refrigerator option a shot.<\/p>\n

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    If you make these monster cookies, let me know! Leave a comment, rate the recipe, and don\u2019t forget to tag a photo #blissfulbasil<\/a> on Instagram.<\/p>\n

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    Vegan Chocolate Chunk Monster Cookies<\/h2>\n
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    These vegan chocolate chunk monster cookies are packed to their peanut butter edges with candy coated chocolates and chocolate chunks. <\/span><\/div>\n
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    <\/g><\/svg><\/span> Prep Time <\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
    <\/g><\/svg><\/span> Cook Time <\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
    <\/g><\/svg><\/span> Total Time <\/span>30 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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    <\/g><\/svg><\/span> Servings <\/span>30<\/span> cookies<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n
    <\/g><\/svg><\/span> Author <\/span>Ashley Melillo | Blissful Basil<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

    Ingredients<\/h3>