Indulge your sweet tooth with Mama’s Over-Loaded Cookies – a scrumptious treat that brings together the goodness of gluten-free and optional vegan ingredients. Packed with flavors and textures, these cookies are sure to become a household favorite. Let’s dive into the simple steps to create these delightful bites!
Ingredients:
- 1 Bag Mama Alana’s Pantry Gluten-Free Vegan Yellow Cake Mix - Large
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup softened stick butter (vegan or dairy)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
- 4 tablespoons water
- 2 eggs (or vegan eggs)
- 2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup M&M's® milk chocolate candies (can substitute for vegan alternative)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (can substitute for vegan alternative)
- 3/4 cup pecans (optional)
Steps:
1. Heat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the gluten-free vegan yellow cake mix, packed brown sugar, softened butter, peanut or almond butter, water, and eggs. Use an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is well combined.
3. Stir in the quick-cooking oats until thoroughly combined.
4. Add the M&M's® milk chocolate candies, white chocolate chips, and pecans (if using). Stir until evenly distributed, creating a loaded cookie dough.
5. Use a large cookie scoop about 3-4 tablespoons to drop the dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, slightly flatten the cookies with a fork without overdoing it, keep each scoop about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for around 12-14 minutes or until the edges are just golden brown.
7. Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for a couple minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely, which takes about 20 minutes.
Mama’s Over-Loaded Cookies bring together the irresistible combination of gluten-free and optional vegan goodness, making them suitable for a wide range of diets. Share these delectable treats with family and friends, and enjoy the smiles they bring with every bite. Happy baking!
Deliciously Yours,
Mama Alana 💛
