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Lactation Monster Cookies Recipe

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These Lactation Monster Cookies are packed with nutritious ingredients like brewers yeast, flaxseed meal, and peanut butter, designed to support nursing mothers. Soft and chewy with a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors, these cookies feature a delightful mix of chocolate chips and candy-coated chocolates topped with flaky sea salt for an irresistible treat.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 18 to 20 cookies

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • ¾ cup (192g) creamy natural peanut butter (only peanuts + salt)
  • ⅔ cup (142g) packed light brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup (95g) old fashioned rolled oats (organic recommended)
  • ¼ cup (33g) debittered brewers yeast
  • 3 tablespoons (23g) flaxseed meal
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons hemp hearts
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Mix-ins and Topping

  • ½ cup (90 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup Unreal chocolate coated candies (or M&Ms), plus 3 tablespoons for topping
  • Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix together the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the creamy natural peanut butter, packed light brown sugar, melted salted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients: To the same bowl, add old fashioned rolled oats, debittered brewers yeast, flaxseed meal, optional hemp hearts, baking soda, and kosher salt. Stir with a wooden spoon until the dough is well combined and evenly mixed.
  4. Add the mix-ins: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chocolate coated candies (or M&Ms) until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  5. Shape the cookies: Using a medium cookie scoop, take about 2 heaping tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet at least 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  6. Top with candies: Press about 3 to 4 chocolate coated candies on top of each dough ball to create a colorful and crunchy topping.
  7. Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the cookies are set and edges just start to turn golden. Avoid overbaking to keep them soft.
  8. Finish and cool: Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle each cookie with flaky sea salt. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with any remaining dough.

Notes

  • Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
  • Do not overbake the cookies; they should be soft and chewy with slightly golden edges.
  • The brewers yeast provides lactation support but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • Hemp hearts are optional but add extra nutrition and texture.
  • Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent cookies from sticking and for easier cleanup.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet first to avoid breaking, then transfer to a wire rack.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 to 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/lactation-monster-cookies-recipe/